jibbed Definition
- 1(of a horse) to stop and refuse to go forward
- 2to hesitate or be unwilling to do something
Using jibbed: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "jibbed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The horse jibbed at the water jump.
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He jibbed at the idea of getting married.
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She jibbed at the prospect of speaking in public.
jibbed Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: jibbed in Brief
'Jibbed' [jibd] is a verb that describes a horse stopping and refusing to move forward or a person hesitating or being unwilling to do something. It can be used in contexts like 'The horse jibbed at the water jump.' or 'He jibbed at the idea of getting married.' Synonyms include 'refuse,' 'resist,' and 'balk,' while informal equivalents are 'balk' and 'chicken out.'
