Dibs Definition

dĭbz
noun
A claim; rights.
I have dibs on that last piece of pie.
American Heritage
A claim to a share of, or rights in, something wanted.
I've got first dibs on that candy bar.
Webster's New World
Money, especially in small amounts.
American Heritage

(dated) A sweet preparation or treacle of grape juice, much used in the East.

Wiktionary

Plural form of dib.

Wiktionary
Synonyms:
interjection
Used to announce such a claim.
Webster's New World
verb

To claim a temporary right to (something); to reserve.

Wiktionary

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

    From Wiktionary

  • Short for dibstones counters used in a game probably from obsolete dib to tap

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Dibs Sentence Examples

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

  • 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.

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

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

  • For additional bargains and first dibs to parking lot sales, become a member of the "Inside Track Club".

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Words Starting With

DDIDIB

Words Ending With

SBSIBS

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