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barb vs gibe

gibe vs barb

barb and gibe both are nouns.

barb and gibe both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
barb Yes No Yes No
gibe Yes No Yes No
As nouns, barb and gibe are synonyms defined as:
  • barb and gibe: an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
Other synonyms of barb include dig, jibe, shaft, shot, slam.
barb (noun) gibe (noun)
one of the parallel filaments projecting from the main shaft of a feather an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
a subsidiary point facing opposite from the main point that makes an arrowhead or spear hard to remove
the pointed part of barbed wire
an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
barb (verb) gibe (verb)
provide with barbs laugh at with contempt and derision
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
Difference between barb and gibe

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