What does JIBED mean?

Word: jibed

1. Parts of Speech: Verb

2. Definitions:

• To agree or to be in accord with something; to conform.
• To make a sarcastic or taunting remark; to jeer or mock.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /dʒaɪbd/
• UK: /dʒʌɪbd/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "jibed" comes from the nautical term "gybe" which means to shift a sail suddenly from one side to the other when sailing downwind. The term was later used figuratively to mean to shift suddenly or to change direction. Today, "jibed" is commonly used to mean to agree with or conform to something, or to make a sarcastic or taunting remark.

5. Synonyms:

• Agree
• Conform
• Mock
• Jeer
• Taunt

6. Related Words:

• Gibed
• Bided
• Cited
• Flied
• Lived

7. Example Sentences:

• He jibed with his bosss decision to cut costs.
• The audience jibed at the comedians jokes.