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twit vs gibe

gibe vs twit

twit and gibe both are nouns.

twit and gibe both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
twit Yes No Yes No
gibe Yes No Yes No
As verbs, gibe is a hyponym of twit; that is, gibe is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than twit:
  • twit: harass with persistent criticism or carping
  • gibe: laugh at with contempt and derision
Other hyponyms of twit include barrack, flout, jeer, scoff, banter, chaff, jolly, josh, kid.
twit (noun) gibe (noun)
aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
someone who is regarded as contemptible
twit (verb) gibe (verb)
harass with persistent criticism or carping laugh at with contempt and derision
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
Difference between twit and gibe

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