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GIBES

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Gibes.

Gibes - as a noun

An aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect

Example: "His parting shot was `drop dead'"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
barbdigjibeshaftshotslam
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
commentinputremark
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Gibes - as a verb

Laugh at with contempt and derision

Example: "The crowd jeered at the speaker"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
barrackfloutjeerscoff

Example Sentences

"He endured the gibes and taunts of his classmates without reacting."
"The audience laughed at the comedian's witty gibes."
"She responded to his gibes with a sharp retort."
"His gibes were intended to hurt and humiliate."
"The politician's gibes at his opponent were well-rehearsed."
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Word Game Points

Is GIBES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, gibes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GIBES has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is GIBES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gibes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GIBES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is GIBES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gibes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GIBES has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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