gib
1 of 3noun (1)
ˈgib 
: a male cat
specifically : a castrated male cat
gib
2 of 3noun (2)
: 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
Gib
3 of 3abbreviation
variants or Gibr
Gibraltar
Word History
Etymology
Noun (1)
Middle English, from Gib, nickname for Gilbert
Noun (2)
origin unknown
First Known Use
Noun (1)
1561, in the meaning defined above
Noun (2)
1795, in the meaning defined above
gib
noun
as in tabby
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- tabby
- tomcat
- kitten
- kit
- kitty
- mouser
- puss
- pussycat
- cat
- moggie
- pussy
- alley cat
- moggy
- feline
- house cat
