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To stop and refuse to go forward (usually of a horse)
“The horses slithered down the shallow bank and onto the glassy surface at a rapid trot, but the black was mistrustful of the insecure footing and jibbed skittishly.”
To hesitate or refuse to proceed due to fear, aversion, or reluctance
“I jib at the thought of skydiving from such heights, as my fear of heights is overpowering.”
To grimace or flinch out of pain or distress
To be unwilling to accept an idea or undertaking
(chemistry ) Plural for any salt or ester of gamma-hydroxybutyric acid, especially the sodium or potassium salts
“The spinnaker must be the same size as the jibs in these races.”
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