cut of (one's) jib



cut of (one's) jib

A person's general appearance, manner, mien, style, demeanor, or personality. A reference to the jib sails of a boat (which denoted a ship's allegiance, and therefore potential hostility), it is usually used in the phrase "like the cut of one's jib." I like the cut of your jib—you've got a brazenness in business that's pretty rare these days. I'm not sure why I don't get along with Sarah. I just don't like the cut of her jib.
See also: cut, jib, of

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Jaron (2)-English (Modern)
Sabrinasə-BREEN-ə (English), sah-BREE-nah (Italian), zahp-REE-nah (German)English, Italian, German
JaydonJAY-dənEnglish (Modern)
Ai (1)ah-eeJapanese
Garnet['ga:nit]
Erez-Hebrew