jibe

• Substantiv, das eine aggressive oder spöttische Bemerkung bezeichnet, die an jemanden gerichtet ist und eine scharfe oder entlarvende Wirkung erzielen soll.

A noun referring to an aggressive or mocking remark directed at someone, intended to have a sharp or telling effect.

1. Insulting remarkB2informal

   A sharp, mocking, or sarcastic comment aimed at someone.

   Spitze

   • She ignored his jibe about her new haircut.
   • The politician's jibe at his opponent drew laughter from the crowd.
   • He made a cruel jibe about her accent.

   Synonymebarbdiggibeinsultjeermockerysarcasmslightsneertaunt

   Antonymecomplimentflatterypraise

• Verb, das bedeutet, mit etwas übereinzustimmen oder im Einklang zu stehen, oder gut zusammenzupassen.

A verb meaning to be in agreement or accord with something, or to fit together harmoniously.

1. Be compatible or consistentB2informalamerican

   To be in agreement or harmony with something; to match or coincide.

   Übereinstimmen

   • His story doesn't jibe with the facts we have.
   • Their opinions on the matter jibe perfectly.
   • The new data jibes with our earlier predictions.

   Synonymeaccordagreecoincideconformcorrespondfitharmonizematchsquaretally

   Antonymeclashconflictcontradictdifferdisagree

2. Shift a sailC1formal

   To change direction by moving a sail from one side of a ship to the other, especially when sailing downwind.

   Segel umsetzen

   • The captain ordered the crew to jibe the mainsail.
   • They jibed the boat to catch the wind from the other side.
   • Improperly jibing can cause the boom to swing dangerously.

   Synonymegybewear