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 Thug

The act of blocking someone (particularly in a video game, where more often than not it will get you killed) and annoying the hell out of the blocked person.

Did you see that?! That guy just totally jib thugged me in that doorway and the other guy shot me!

by Nukevelvet October 21, 2009

Jibs on

invented by our hero skeezy jibs to elighten ourself in the world of awesomness.

synonym for such words as; get owned

yo you just Jibs on Zon!

by skweezy jibs December 1, 2010

Jib

to gride a rail, in amazing and fantstic way.

lets go jib in the park mann.

by Rhea223 December 23, 2008

Jib

A new wave of english started by meth heads... sounds like jibber jabber when your are off... the in-side on another level where words coming out of ones mouth dont necessarily coincide with whatever genius is going on in their heads

fuck on with your flail jibber jabbered non sensical sense and dont forget to tell johnny he sparkles.

by catnipp June 4, 2014