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To stop and refuse to go forward (usually of a horse)
“The horses slithered down the shallow bank and onto the glassy surface at a rapid trot, but the black was mistrustful of the insecure footing and jibbed skittishly.”
To hesitate or refuse to proceed due to fear, aversion, or reluctance
“I jib at the thought of skydiving from such heights, as my fear of heights is overpowering.”
To hesitate or be evasive when confronted with a problem
To grimace or flinch out of pain or distress
To be unwilling to accept an idea or undertaking
(chemistry ) Any salt or ester of gamma-hydroxybutyric acid, especially the sodium or potassium salts
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