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Jibber

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jib 1  (jb)
n.
1. Nautical A triangular sail stretching from the foretopmast head to the jib boom and in small craft to the bowsprit or the bow.
2.
a. The arm of a mechanical crane.
b. The boom of a derrick.

[Origin unknown.]

jib 2  (jb)
intr.v. jibbed, jib·bing, jibs
To stop short and turn restively from side to side; balk.

[Origin unknown.]

jibber n.


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I found myself dazed and bewildered by their nonstop laughing, joking, and jibber jabber.
Morley could also be a bit of an old jibber andmost people thought he was a back number when he lined up for the Martell Hurdle against a quality field and the finish to that race was the closest I've ever come to a heart attack.
Some newspapers are in a league of their own as regards jibber jabber, but I keep an open mind as to the future.
 
 
 
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