jibe meaning and definition

JIBE noun

Definition of jibe (noun)

1. an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
   • "his parting shot was `drop dead'"; "she threw shafts of sarcasm"; "she takes a dig at me every chance she gets"
   • synonyms: barb, dig, gibe, shaft, shot, slam

JIBE verb

Definition of jibe (verb)

1. be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
   • "The two stories don't agree in many details"; "The handwriting checks with the signature on the check"; "The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun"
   • synonyms: agree, check, correspond, fit, gibe, match, tally
   • antonym: disaccord
2. shift from one side of the ship to the other
   • "The sail jibbed wildly"
   • synonyms: change course, gybe, jib