Preston Sturges

I am quite sure that a little man who braves ridicule to improve the lot of his fellow men, and is thanked by their jibes, is an interesting character.

American Writer

Glenn Kelman

From squalls, jibes, and other sudden calamities, I learned you don't always get to decide when you've got to make a decision.

American Businessman

Use 'jibe' to express agreement within various elements, like stories or accounts.

Context Compatibility

'Jibe' often highlights a discrepancy or mismatch, carrying a subtle negative tone.

Connotations of Conflict

'Jibe' is primarily a sailing term; use it when talking about changing the boat's course.

Sailing Specific

Describing a 'jibe' action in sailing suggests knowledge or mastery of the sport.

Implicit Expertise

When using 'jibe' to mean tease, it's often light-hearted but can be mean-spirited.

Teasing Tone

'Jibe' for teasing is best used in informal settings among friends.

Casual Conversations

 with a catalog, in case I wanted to order some more stuff that didn't jibe with my aesthetic. And when I looked up in the catalog to see how much this three-foot-high mouse cost, here's how it was described "Life-sized."