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jibe (v.)

"agree, fit," 1813, gibe, of unknown origin, originally U.S. colloquial, perhaps a figurative extension of earlier jib, gybe (v.) "shift a sail or boom" (see jib). OED, however, suggests a phonetic variant of chime, as if meaning "to chime in with, to be in harmony." Related: Jibed; jibes; jibing.

jibe (n.)

"a taunt," alternative spelling of gibe.

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Definitions of jibe from WordNet
1
jibe (v.)
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics;
Synonyms: match / fit / correspond / check / gibe / tally / agree
jibe (v.)
shift from one side of the ship to the other;
Synonyms: gybe / jib / change course
2
jibe (n.)
an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect;
Synonyms: shot / shaft / slam / dig / barb / gibe
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