JIB


Meaning of JIB in English

v.intr. (jibbed, jibbing) 1 a (of an animal, esp. a horse) stop and refuse to go on; move backwards or sideways instead of going on. b (of a person) refuse to continue. 2 (foll. by at) show aversion to (a person or course of action). jibber n.

[ 19th c.: orig. unkn. ]

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