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
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
Get the I like the cut of your Jibmug. 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.
by Cricket_dakid May 26, 2006
Get the I don't like the cut of your Jibmug. by Steef Murray November 14, 2007
Get the I don't like the cut of your Jibmug. Moroccan expression describing the act of getting so drunk you just lose all motor functions and start to do stupid shit you will regret next morning
by whatupdocc February 2, 2023
Get the Jib zokmug. Emma: "quick Jason's coming "mi jibs my jibs""
Jason: "what does mi jibs mean?"
Emma: "oh you don't know? You obviously aren't down with it"
Jason: "what does mi jibs mean?"
Emma: "oh you don't know? You obviously aren't down with it"
by Zola May 2, 2015
Get the Mi jibsmug. by Jib1 May 21, 2021
Get the Jibmug. by Beeendeee December 18, 2021
Get the Jibbed Outmug.