jibe3

 
Pronunciation: /dʒʌɪb/
(also gibe)

noun

  • an insulting or mocking remark; a taunt: a jibe at his old rivals

verb

[no object]
  • make insulting or mocking remarks; jeer: some cynics in the media might jibe

Origin:

mid 16th century (as a verb): perhaps from Old French giber 'handle roughly' (in modern dialect 'kick'); compare with jib2