JIBS | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word JIBS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of JIBS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Jib

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

early 19th century: perhaps related to French regimber (earlier regiber) ‘to buck, rear’; compare with jibe

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: dʒɪb
Dialects: British English
Definition:

(of an animal, especially a horse) stop and refuse to go on

Short Definition:

of animal stop and refuse to go on

Examples:
  • he jibbed at the final fence

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