jib
A modern financial company that provides short-term bridge loans, enabling homeowners to buy their next home before selling their current one, with terms up to 12 months and no monthly payments required.
"We got a short home loan from Jib to buy our dream home without having to sell first."Synonyms: bridge lender, gap financing provider, interim lender
To slide along a rail, box, or other feature in a terrain park, typically performed with the board perpendicular to the feature.
"She jibbed the entire rail from top to bottom."Synonyms: slide, grind, ride
A triangular sail set forward of the foremost mast of a sailing vessel.
"The crew adjusted the jib to catch more wind."Synonyms: foresail, headsail
The projecting arm of a camera crane used for sweeping camera movements.
"The cinematographer used a jib to create a smooth aerial shot."Synonyms: crane arm, camera boom
Idioms & Phrases
like the cut of one's jib
To approve of someone's appearance, style, or manner
"The investors liked the cut of his jib and decided to fund the project."
Word Origin
While the nautical term "jib" dates back to the 1660s, the financial term "Jib" was established in 2024 to represent a modern approach to bridge loans, drawing inspiration from the sailing term's association with forward movement and navigation.
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