Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cut of someone's jib
idiom
/kʌt əv ˈsʌmwʌnz dʒɪb/
Definition
The type or style of someone’s appearance or personality; the overall impression that a person gives based on their looks, behavior, or demeanor.
Examples
- Upon meeting her, I could tell she was the cut of someone’s jib who is very ambitious.
- He didn’t like the cut of his jib and decided to keep his distance.
- The candidate’s cut of jib struck a chord with the voters, leading to his success in the election.
Meaning
This phrase is often used to indicate the initial impression one has of a person, based on their characteristics or style.
Synonyms
- style
- appearance
- demeanor
- image
