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jibe vs barb

barb vs jibe

jibe and barb both are nouns.

jibe and barb both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
jibe Yes No Yes No
barb Yes No Yes No
As nouns, jibe and barb are synonyms defined as:
  • jibe and barb: an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
Other synonyms of jibe include dig, gibe, shaft, shot, slam.
jibe (noun) barb (noun)
an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect one of the parallel filaments projecting from the main shaft of a feather
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
jibe (verb) barb (verb)
shift from one side of the ship to the other provide with barbs
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
Difference between jibe and barb

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