Jeer

GIBE

Think of a sharp, mocking remark often made at someone's expense—it rhymes with a word for a large meal.

"Gibe" is a less common word meaning to taunt or mock someone, which fits the definition of "jeer." The spelling might throw some solvers off since "jibe" (as in agreeing) sounds identical, but "gibe" is the correct term for verbal ridicule. Think of it like a sharp, sarcastic remark meant to provoke—just like a jeer. Crossword puzzles often use these tricky homophones to test your vocabulary.