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Dibs has 7 different meanings across 3 categories:

Noun · Intj · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

a claim of rights

"I have dibs on that last slice of pizza"

2

The right to use or enjoy something exclusively or before anyone else.

3

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

4

plural of dib

In plain English: A playful claim to something before anyone else can have it. Plain English Definition: Dibs means you're calling something for yourself, like saying "I want that!"

"I called dibs on the last slice of pizza."

Usage: Dibs (plural) is used informally to claim something before anyone else does, often playfully. Saying "dibs on the couch!" means you're reserving it.

Verb
1

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

In plain English: To call dibs means to say something is yours for now.

"I call dibs on the window seat!"

Usage: Use "dibs" playfully to informally claim something before anyone else-like saying, "I call dibs on the front seat!" It's typically used in casual conversation among children or close friends.

Intj
1

Used to claim this right

Proper Noun
1

plural of Dib

Example Sentences
"I called dibs on the last slice of pizza." noun
"He declared dibs on the last slice of pizza before anyone else could reach it." noun
"I have my dibs on that parking spot since I arrived first." noun
"Don't touch those toys; they are under strict dibs by the younger sibling." noun
"I call dibs on the window seat!" verb
See Also
treacle right bagsy claim exclusively grape juice reserve dib
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
claim
Rhyming Words
ibs bibs fibs gibs libs tibs sibs nibs ribs chibs dribs cribs squibs adlibs ad libs his nibs spareribs short ribs spare ribs first dibs
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