1. refusing to proceed or continue; balking or showing reluctance
Usage: often used of horses or other animals
2. moving restlessly or shifting position
Usage: nautical; refers to a sail or boom swinging from side to side

Examples

• The horse kept jibbing at the water jump during practice.
• She was jibbing at the idea of working overtime again.
• The old mule started jibbing when we tried to load the cart.
• The sail was jibbing wildly in the changing wind.
• He’s been jibbing about the new schedule all week.
• The boat’s boom kept jibbing as we tacked against the wind.