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

JIBSING

The act of nervously scratching and picking at one's face as if craving crack.

Bro, check out O.N., he hasn't hit the pipe in two days and he's totally jibsing out.

by itchy&scratchy February 18, 2017

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

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

Jib

A sand nigger,towel head,bed sheet wearing Muslim

That fucking Jib in the taxi cut me off ,fuck him and his people.

Washington Dc is full of fucking Jibs.

by brucesaysfuckem October 17, 2012