jib out

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Meaning · English

To swindle, cheat or con (something) from someone.

Register: slang

Examples

She jibbed me out of the money.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “jib out” mean?

To swindle, cheat or con (something) from someone.

Is “jib out” formal or informal?

jib out is generally slang.