Dibs meaning

dĭbz
A claim; rights.

I have dibs on that last piece of pie.

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A claim to a share of, or rights in, something wanted.

I've got first dibs on that candy bar.

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Dibs is defined as a slang term for money and a slang term for a claim to something.

When you declare that the last piece of pie is yours, this is an example of a situation where you call dibs on the last piece of pie.

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Money, especially in small amounts.
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Used to announce such a claim.
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(informal) A claim to the right to use or enjoy something exclusively or before anyone else.

Dibs means I get the hammock.

Who's got dibs on the chips?

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To claim a temporary right to (something); to reserve.
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(dated) A sweet preparation or treacle of grape juice, much used in the East.

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Plural form of dib.
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Origin of dibs

Since the early 19th century, of disputed origin. Most commonly thought to be from dibstones (“counters used in a game with the same name”). Also from dib (“to tap”) or related to northern English dip (“small depression in the ground”), or a shortened version of divide

Sentence Examples

  • I was going to sell it, but if you're interested, you can have first dibs on it.

  • If you do this, you can be one of the first shoppers to have first dibs on sale items.

  • Traditionally, the mother of the bride should get first dibs on color choices, but it's a good idea to check anyway just to be on the safe side.

  • Recorded in 1939, I think he certainly gets first dibs.

  • A surprisingly large crowd of fellow early risers was up for first dibs on the freshly groomed runs.

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