gibe or jibe 
/ˈʤaɪb/ noun
plural gibes or jibes /ˈʤaɪb/ noun [count] : an insulting or critical remark that is meant to hurt someone or make someone appear foolish
▪ The other children made cruel gibes about her weight. ▪ He used his speech as an opportunity to take/make gibes at his political opponents.
▪ The other children made cruel gibes about her weight. ▪ He used his speech as an opportunity to take/make gibes at his political opponents.
