Definition of Gibelike

1. Adjective. Abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule. "Taunting shouts of `coward' and `sissy'"

Exact synonyms: Derisive, Jeering, Mocking, Taunting
Similar to: Disrespectful
Derivative terms: Deride

Lexicographical Neighbors of Gibelike

gibbosity
gibbostities
gibbous
gibbous moon
gibbous moons
gibbously
gibbousness
gibbs-donnan effect
gibbs free energy
gibbsite
gibbsites
gibbus
gibe
gibed
gibel
gibelike (current term)
gibelotte
gibels
giber
gibers
gibes
gibfish
gibi-
gibibyte
gibibytes
gibing
gibingly
giblet
giblets
gibs

Literary usage of Gibelike

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Red Badge of Courage: An Episode of the American Civil War by Stephen Crane (1900)
"Those behind the fence frequently shouted and yelped in taunts and gibelike cries, but the regiment maintained a stressed silence. ..."

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