(v) be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics, Syn. jibe, correspond, fit, tally, gibe, agree, check, Ant. disagree, Example:The two stories don't agree in many details; The handwriting checks with the signature on the check; The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun
(n) an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect, Syn. jibe, barb, dig, slam, shaft, gibe, Example:his parting shot was `drop dead'; she threw shafts of sarcasm; she takes a dig at me every chance she gets
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)
v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Jibed p. pr. & vb. n. Jibing ] [ Cf. Dan. gibbe, D. gijpen, v. i., and dial. Sw. gippa to jerk. Cf. Jib, n. & v. i. ] (Naut.) To shift, as the boom of a fore-and-aft sail, from one side of a vessel to the other when the wind is aft or on the quarter. See Gybe. [ 1913 Webster ]