Jib Definition

jib
noun
  1. any triangular fore-and-aft sail (set forward of the foremast)
verb
  1. refuse to comply
  2. shift from one side of the ship to the other; "The sail jibbed wildly"

"Jib" in song lyrics

See how jib is used in real songs:

  • "And a shout out, to my old pal Jib"
    Cale Sampson — Shout Outs
  • "I couldn't fade it, why the hell should I jib?"
    Compton's Most Wanted — Late Night Hype
  • "ask jib"
    AOL — AOL

Words that rhyme with jib

Usage tips for "jib"

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