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gibe vs twit

twit vs gibe

gibe and twit both are nouns.

gibe and twit both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gibe Yes No Yes No
twit Yes No Yes No
As verbs, twit is a hypernym of gibe; that is, twit is a word with a broader meaning than gibe:
  • gibe: laugh at with contempt and derision
  • twit: harass with persistent criticism or carping
Other hypernyms of gibe include bait, cod, rag, rally, razz, ride, tantalise, tantalize, taunt, tease.
gibe (noun) twit (noun)
an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing
someone who is regarded as contemptible
gibe (verb) twit (verb)
laugh at with contempt and derision harass with persistent criticism or carping
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
Difference between gibe and twit

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