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

A term used describe a lack of capital or money. Similarly, the term "Jibbed" can be used to describe being broke.

"I thought Alan was raking it in?"
"Yeah right! Alans got Jibs!"

by hc_0 September 2, 2021

Jib Jib

A raging nonce on PSN who talks to 10 year olds while being 15 and claims it’s ok because he’s a minor.

Also known as Jasper

Jib Jib, please stop touching children

by Lewis The Spud March 6, 2025

Keates Jib

When you put a wad of chewing tobacco in your mouth and turn out the lights. When your girl is going down on you, you pull the chew out of your mouth and put it between your middle and index finger in a hook shape and put the hook shaped fingers into her mouth, thereby having the chewing tobacco go in her mouth and you hooked her like a fishing jib. The chewing tobacco is essentially bait at this point.

“Man last night Darqueesha was giving me some but used teeth that bitch wanna use teeth I Keates Jibbed her now she’s my little toaster strudel.”

by Tommygungungunner September 12, 2019

Jib

Jib is known as a wanker. he has a tiny penis but makes bold claims. He is very hypocritical and is a dick. He usually also devotes his life to video games. People pretend to like him because he is usually short and very sensitive but they all think he is a real dick

Omds look at jib being a dick again( behind his back)

by Name writer June 30, 2019