jibe-o

interjection

ˈjī(ˌ)bō,
jīˈbō
used by the man at the tiller or wheel of a sailboat in warning that the boat is about to jibe

Word History

Etymology

jibe entry 1 + -o

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“Jibe-o.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jibe-o. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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