Gibe and Shot

Gibe

Gibe noun - An aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect.

Shot is a synonym for gibe. In some cases you can use "Shot" instead a noun "Gibe".

Nearby Words: gibed, gibing

Shot

Shot noun - An aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect.
Usage example: his parting shot was `drop dead'

Gibe is a synonym for shot. Sometimes you can use "Gibe" instead a noun "Shot".
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