Mocking or taunting someone; characterized by mocking or scornful remarks.
From gibe + -ing (present participle and gerund suffix). The -ing form can function as a verb, noun, or adjective depending on context.
A gibing remark is meant to sting through humor—it's mockery that wounds through wit rather than bluntness, which is why it was considered more sophisticated than crude insults.
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