Cut Of Your Jib Edit Meaning

1.

1. another way to say that someone is rather stlylish.

2. styling.

3. behaviour or attitude.

"I like the cut of your Jib, kid"

See cut, of, jib, your, kid

2.

An old sailor's term for one's intangible qualities. Often judged on first impression.

I've taken a fancy to the cut of your jib and I'd like you to accompany me on the voyage.

See character, individuality, style, presence

3.

The jib is a head sail used for sailing down wind and some say that it is sailor slang for the face. Hence, to like the cut of your jib is a complement as to the shape of your face.

Spying an attractive young lady across the bar, Rusty approached her and said, "I like the cut of your jib". He was duly rewarded with a pint of ale in the face.

See jib, jibb, cut of his jib, gib

4.

1. another way to say that someone is rather stlylish.

2. styling.

note:can also be used with "his" or "her" in place or "your"

"I like the cut of your jib, do you shop at Banana Republic"

See cut of his jib, stylish, styling, fashionable