gibe
Sharp verbal jab
A gibe is a mocking or taunting remark, a jeer: She ignored his gibes about her accent.
To gibe is to make such remarks: They gibed at his expense.
The word carries less venom than insult but more edge than tease.
Also spelled jibe, though jibe has separate meanings involving agreement or sailing.
Vocal expression of scorn
- sneerScornful expression
- tauntInsulting provocation
- scoffMock with disdain
- ridiculeContemptuous mocking treatment
derision · mock · heckle · scorn · lampoon · caricature · parody · satire
Grimly mocking
- snarkCutting, mocking commentary
- ironyMeaning opposite to words
- witClever, inventive humor
- cynicismDistrust of human sincerity
mordant · caustic · acerbic · biting · cutting · snide · barbed · wry
Deliberate public insult
aspersion · disparagement · denigration · invective · abuse · vilification · slam · barb
jeer
Vocal expression of scorn
ridicule · derision · mock · heckle · scorn · lampoon · caricature · parody · satire · burlesque
tease
Mock playfully
chaff · josh · needle · raillery · badinage · repartee · wordplay · jesting · playful · lighthearted
sardonic
Grimly mocking
cynicism · mordant · caustic · acerbic · biting · cutting · snide · barbed · wry · dry
affront
Deliberate public insult
put-down · aspersion · disparagement · denigration · invective · abuse · vilification · slam · barb · zinger
rebuke
Express sharp disapproval
upbraid · castigate · lambaste · denounce · decry · pillory · condemn · berate · scold · admonish
gibepraise
Expression of approval
compliment · commendation · tribute · accolade · laud
gibehonor
High regard, moral dignity
homage · respect · esteem · veneration · recognition
gibeencouragement
Support spurring continued effort
support · affirmation · validation · reassurance · boost