Gibed

/dʒaɪbd/ verb

Definition

Past tense of gibe; mocked or taunted someone.

Etymology

From gibe + -ed (past tense and past participle suffix). The regular conjugation shows how this word has been integrated into English verb patterns since the 16th century.

Kelly Says

Medieval jesters often gibed at nobility—it was literally their job to mock the king in clever ways, showing that insult through humor was an ancient art form.

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.