dictionary helpTo cast reproaches and sneering expressions; to rail; to utter taunting, sarcastic words; to flout; to fleer; to scoff. "Fleer and gibe, and laugh and flout." (Swift)
Origin: Cf. Prov. F. Giber, equiv. To F. Jouer to play, Icel. Geipa to talk nonsense, E. Jabber.
(01 Mar 1998)
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