gib Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a unit of information equal to 1024 mebibytes or 2^30 (1,073,741,824) bytes
    gibibyte; G; gigabyte; GB.
  2. noun a castrated tomcat

WordNet

Gib noun
Etymology
Abbreviated fr. Gilbert, the name of the cat in the old story of "Reynard the Fox". in the "Romaunt of the Rose", etc.
Definitions
  1. A male cat; a tomcat. Obs.
Gib intransitive verb
Definitions
  1. To act like a cat. Obs. Beau. & Fl.
Gib noun
Etymology
Etymol. uncertain.
Definitions
  1. A piece or slip of metal or wood, notched or otherwise, in a machine or structure, to hold other parts in place or bind them together, or to afford a bearing surface; -- usually held or adjusted by means of a wedge, key, or screw.
Gib transitive verb
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Gibbed ; present participle & verbal noun Gibbing
Definitions
  1. To secure or fasten with a gib, or gibs; to provide with a gib, or gibs.
Gib intransitive verb
Definitions
  1. To balk. See Jib, v. i. Youatt.

Webster 1913