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

In Thailand, jib is referred to the sound that birds make.

The birds are singing jib jib.

by Jibjub November 29, 2021

Jibs

(1.) Jibs is an Ilocano term for "unsightly". The term, Jibs, is commonly used by mothers to jokingly tell their children that they look unsightly.

(2.) Jibs is a Filipino slang term that means "I'll take a crap." It is common among Generation X and Millenials.

(1 )"Hahaha... Nak, mukha kang Jibs! Mag-ayos ka nga't aalis tayo." (Haha, daughter... You look unsightly! Fix yourself, we'll be leaving soon.)

"Bakit ka naka ganiyan nak, mukha kang jibs! Palitan mo yang suot mo." (What are you wearing son, you look unseemly! Go change what you're wearing.)

(2 ) "Sandali lang tol, ji-jibs muna ako." (Wait a minute, I need to poop first.)

by winaaaaaaaa November 14, 2021

jib

slang for 0.2 grams of cocaine.

person 1: I’m bored what do you want to do?
person 2: Let’s go do this jib i bought before!

by pete austin May 30, 2021