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jibe

[dʒʌɪb]

jibe Definition

  • 1to be in agreement or accord; to correspond
  • 2to shift suddenly and forcibly from one side to the other while sailing
  • 3to taunt or mock someone

Using jibe: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "jibe" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    His story doesn't jibe with the facts.

  • Example

    The two accounts of the accident didn't jibe.

  • Example

    The boat jibed suddenly and the boom swung across.

  • Example

    He was jibed by his classmates for his accent.

jibe Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using jibe

  • jibe at the mast

    to turn the sailboat's stern through the wind during a jibe maneuver

    Example

    The sailor jibed at the mast to avoid hitting another boat.

  • jibe with reality

    to be consistent with the truth or actual events

    Example

    His version of the story doesn't jibe with reality.

  • jibe with someone

    to get along well with someone

    Example

    She jibes well with her new colleagues at work.

Phrases with jibe

  • jibe at

    to make a mocking or critical comment about someone or something

    Example

    He was jibed at for his poor performance in the game.

  • jibe with

    to be in agreement or consistent with something

    Example

    His statement doesn't jibe with the evidence presented.

  • gybe ho

    a command given to crew members to prepare for a jibe maneuver while sailing

    Example

    The captain shouted 'gybe ho' as the boat prepared to jibe.

Origins of jibe

from Middle English 'gyben', meaning 'to reproach'

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Summary: jibe in Brief

The verb 'jibe' [dʒʌɪb] has three main meanings. Firstly, it means to be in agreement or accord, as in 'His story doesn't jibe with the facts.' Secondly, it refers to a sudden shift in direction while sailing, as in 'The boat jibed suddenly and the boom swung across.' Lastly, it can mean to taunt or mock someone, as in 'He was jibed by his classmates for his accent.' 'Jibe' is often used in phrases like 'jibe at' and 'jibe with,' and idioms like 'jibe with reality,' denoting consistency with the truth, and 'jibe with someone,' referring to getting along well with someone.