NYT Dictionary

GIBE

/dʒaɪb/
NounVerbDZEYEBGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Meaning

Alternative spelling of gybe.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Cf. Prov. F. giber, equiv. to F. jouer to play, Icel. geipa to talk nonsense, E. jabber

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

shotshaftslamdigbarbjibematchfitcorrespondcheck

Antonyms

disagree

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 8 recorded puzzles:

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