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 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

Jib

Cut of the chin

I like the cut of your jib!

by angels_game September 19, 2011

jib buffet

A freestyle snowboarding term used to reference mogul terrain.

Most snowboarders hate bumpy mogul terrain, but for those who enjoy freestyle and park riding, fields of bumpy moguls can be used to jib tricks continuously. Thus a jib buffet.

by McChauder March 13, 2019

Jib

To steal and/or con somebody using deception rather than violence.

He used prop money to jib him out of an ounce of weed.

by Mickeyrich January 14, 2023