How to pronounce jib
American English pronunciation
JIB
- IPA
- /ˈdʒɪb/
- Syllables
- JIB (1 syllable)
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What jib means
A small three-cornered sail at the front of a boat
In a sentence: The sailor pulled in the jib as the boat turned toward the dock.
Where it comes from: First seen in the 1660s. Where it came from is uncertain.
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Another meaning
To stop short and refuse to go on, like a horse
In a sentence: The pony began to jib at the gate and would not take another step.
Where it comes from: It first appeared in the 1680s. Its origin is uncertain; perhaps it comes from a word meaning to turn sails suddenly.
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