gibes
Sneering verbal jabs
Gibes are mocking or taunting remarks meant to provoke or ridicule: He ignored their gibes about his accent.
The word can also be spelled jibes, though jibe has the additional meaning of agreeing or being consistent with something.
To gibe at someone is to direct such remarks their way: They gibed at his inexperience.
taunts
Mocking, provoking remarks
sneers · derision · scorn · barbs · digs · put-downs · sarcasm · wisecracks · jabs · zingers
jibing
Matching in agreement
windward · leeward · helm · downwind · sailboat · nautical · rigging · starboard · port · crew
gibescompliments
Expressions of admiration
praise · praises · commendation · accolades · tributes
gibesencouragements
Expressions of support
affirmations · reassurances · cheers · consolations · validations