JIBE
/dʒaɪb/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of JIBE
A facetious or insulting remark; a jeer, a taunt.
"He flung subtle jibes at her until she couldn’t bear to work with him any longer."
To reproach with contemptuous words; to deride, to mock, to taunt.
To say in a mocking or taunting manner.
To make a mocking remark or remarks; to jeer.
To accord or agree.
"That explanation doesn’t jibe with the facts."
Alternative spelling of gybe
Alternative spelling of gybe
Examples of JIBE in a Sentence
- "He flung subtle jibes at her until she couldn’t bear to work with him any longer."
- "That explanation doesn’t jibe with the facts."
Word Details
Is JIBE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, JIBE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like JIBE are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for JIBE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | j | i | b | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 8 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 10 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in JIBE
3 words from the letters in JIBE
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use JIBE in Word Games
JIBE is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: JIBE is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble JIBE to find 3 additional valid words.