How to Pronounce "cut of your jib"
expression
KUHT uhv yor / yuhr JIB
KUT ov yaw JIB
Definition
'Cut of your jib' is an old-fashioned expression meaning someone's general appearance, style, or the way they behave, often used to say whether you like or don't like it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkət/ /ˈəv/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈdʒɪb
British English
kˈʌt/ /ˈɒv/ /jˈɔː/ /dʒˈɪb
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHT uhv yor / yuhr JIB
UK
KUT ov yaw JIB
Listen in Context
I like the cut of your jib.
She didn't like the cut of his jib at first.
People say the boss appreciates the cut of your jib.
He's new here, but I have to say, I like the cut of his jib.