Jib Definition & Meaning
jib
- noun
- any triangular fore-and-aft sail (set forward of the foremast)
- verb
- refuse to comply
- 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:
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"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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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does jib mean?
- any triangular fore-and-aft sail (set forward of the foremast) refuse to comply shift from one side of the ship to the other; "The sail jibbed wildly"
- What part of speech is jib?
- Jib is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does jib have?
- Jib has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).