gib
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1gib

noun \ˈgib\

Definition of GIB

: a male cat; specifically : a castrated male cat

Origin of GIB

Middle English, from Gib, nickname for Gilbert
First Known Use: 1561

Other Animal Husbandry Terms

apiary, bantam, calico, girth, hogwash, mast, rut

Rhymes with GIB

2gib

noun

Definition of GIB

: a plate of metal or other material machined to hold other parts in place, to afford a bearing surface, or to provide means for overcoming looseness

Origin of GIB

origin unknown
First Known Use: 1795

Gib

abbreviation

Definition of GIB

Gibraltar

Variants of GIB

Gib or Gibr

Other Military Terms

bivouac, logistics, petard, salient, sally, supernumerary, tactical

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