to utter mocking or scoffing words; jeer.

to taunt; deride.

a taunting or sarcastic remark.

noun

commendation , praise

verb

admire , commend , laud , praise

noun

comeback , cutting remark , derision , dig * , dump * , jab , jeer , joke , mockery , parting shot , put-down * , rank-out , sarcasm , scoffing , slam * , sneer , swipe , tauntnotes:a gibe is an aggressive or derisive remark intended to have a telling effect; a jib is any triangular fore-and-aft sail , insult , scoff , twit

verb

deride , dis , disrespect , flout , jeer , make fun of * , mock , poke fun at , scoff , scorn , sneer , tauntnotes:a gibe is an aggressive or derisive remark intended to have a telling effect; a jib is any triangular fore-and-aft sail , jest , laugh , scout , twit