I like the cut of your Jib

a far classier version of "i like your style", originally used by pirates in the 17th century the expression refers to the forward sail on most ships. The course and speed of a ship is determined by the cut of the ships jib so saying that you like the cut of someones jib is a way of saying, i like the way you're heading.

Original 17th Century Pirate context:
A - I think we should mutiny, Yarr!
B - I like the cut of your jib (jim lad optional)!!!

21st Century context:
A - lets go for a beer and some readily available cannabis
B - alright, i like the cut of your jib

by d4yogurt May 25, 2007

I don't like the cut of your Jib

In the early 1700's the cut of the jib sail, often signified the nationality of a vessel. The term was being used figureatively by the 1800's to express like, or dislike for someone. So, the 'Cut of one's jib' refers to their general appearance of personality.

Little Jr. Son of a bitch: Hi Mr.
Me: I don't like the cut of your jib.

by Cricket_dakid May 26, 2006

I don't like the cut of your Jib

An old expression showing a general dislike for somebody.

Dave: HUH?
Steve: I don't like the cut of your jib.

by Steef Murray November 14, 2007

Jib Brain

Noun; When a person is retarded beyond all belief

Bro 1: Can you get AIDs by fucking a cow?

Bro 2: Dude I think you have Jib Brain

by BigBananaBoi April 3, 2019

Jib

When an answer gets rejected unfairly

Yo i got a 66 on the test. Mrs. Landour jibbed me.

by Dylkam October 18, 2017

jib monster

A jib monster is basically a bag hoe or crank skank but wont perform any sexual acts and is always playing the victim. Who will spin any lie to keep you close so she can steal all your jib.

The jib monsters coming over hide all your drugs.

by 🆙Town June 26, 2018

Jibbing

When you pussy out of smoking a bag after it has been bought.

He’s some man for jibbing. He jibbed out on that bag. He’s some jibber

by Harry Laddel November 6, 2018