1 C1 idiomatic informal
To withdraw from something or refuse to continue with it.
"He promised to invest, then jibbed out when the contract arrived."
inseparable
jib out
C1 informal inseparable intransitive
To draw back, refuse, or avoid going through with something.
In plain English
pull back and not do it
What does "jib out" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
Like a horse jibbing and refusing to go forward.
Actually means
pull back and not do it
Usage tip
Rare and somewhat old-fashioned. Related to the verb 'jib' meaning refuse to move or cooperate.
Words that pair with "jib out"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
at the last minute from the deal when asked under pressure
How to conjugate "jib out"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
jib out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
jibs out
he/she/it
Past simple
jibed out
yesterday
Past participle
jibed out
have + pp
-ing form
jibing out
continuous
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