noun

gib

GIHB

Gib (noun) means a castrated male cat. Example: “The old tomcat had been a gib for years.”

noun

A castrated male cat.

"The old tomcat had been a gib for years."

A metal or wood strip used to hold a machine part in place, often adjustable.

"The mechanic tightened the gib to remove play in the slide."

How to use gib

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDepending on context, either a neutered male cat or a small adjustable strip used in machinery to hold a part steady.

Word forms

gibbed past tense, gibbed past tense, gibbed past tense, gibs plural, gibs plural, gibs plural, gibs singular, gibs singular, gibs singular

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Etymology

Unknown (14th century). Perhaps abbreviated from Gilbert, the name of the cat in the medieval fables of Reynard the Fox, Romaunt of the Rose, and so on.

Synonyms

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Frequently asked questions

What does “gib” mean?

The word “gib” means a castrated male cat. In plain terms, depending on context, either a neutered male cat or a small adjustable strip used in machinery to hold a part steady.

How do you pronounce “gib”?

“Gib” is pronounced GIHB (/ˈɡɪb/ in IPA).

How do you use “gib” in a sentence?

Here is “gib” used in a sentence: “The old tomcat had been a gib for years.”

What part of speech is “gib”?

“Gib” is a noun.

How many meanings does “gib” have?

“Gib” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a castrated male cat.

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