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jibhead

British drug slang for a heavy user of mephedrone or similar stimulants (known as jib or drone in some UK regional slang).

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#1·Apr 28, 2026

British drug slang for a heavy user of mephedrone or similar stimulants (known as jib or drone in some UK regional slang). The term is primarily street-level slang associated with the UK drug scene in the 2000s-2010s. The mining and nautical senses of jibhead are distinct technical terms.

Everyone on the street knew he was a jibhead — you could tell by looking at him.
Origin: From jib (slang for mephedrone or similar drugs in some UK regions) plus head (a habitual user, as in pothead or acidhead). Editorial expansion authored on Slangora (model-assisted, hedged).
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#2·Apr 27, 2026

(slang) A user of jib ; a methhead.

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#3·Apr 27, 2026

(mining) The head of a jib .

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Jibhead means: The head of a jib .. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up. For most families this word will pass by without incident; it is more a vocabulary curiosity than a parenting concern.

For ESL learners

jibhead means: The head of a jib .. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.

Cluster: body
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#4·Apr 27, 2026

(nautical) A piece of iron at the head of a jib .

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