gibe

Translation

あざけり / からかいの言葉 / 皮肉を言う

Meaning

A gibe is a mocking or insulting remark. As a verb, gibe means to mock or taunt someone. It is usually negative and a little literary. Do not confuse it with jibe, meaning agree or match, or jive, meaning dance music or deceptive talk.

Examples

• 彼のからかいの言葉は場の空気を悪くしました。
  His gibe spoiled the mood.
• 彼女は批判には答えたが、あざけりは無視しました。
  She answered the criticism but ignored the gibes.