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JIBES

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Jibes.

Jibes - 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)
barbdiggibeshaftshotslam
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
commentinputremark
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Jibes - as a verb

Shift from one side of the ship to the other

Example: "The sail jibbed wildly"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
change coursegybejib

Example Sentences

"His jibes about her appearance were hurtful."
"She cleverly responded to his jibes with wit and humor."
"The constant jibes at his intelligence started to wear him down."
"The jibes from his classmates made him feel isolated."
"She couldn't help but laugh at his playful jibes."
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Word Game Points

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

JIBES has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is JIBES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, jibes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
JIBES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is JIBES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, jibes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
JIBES has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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