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- [dibz]
- /dɪbz/
- /dɪbz/
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- [dibz]
- /dɪbz/
Definitions of dibs word
- noun plural dibs If someone has dibs on something, or if they have first dibs on it, they have the right to have it before anyone else. 3
- noun plural dibs rights (to) or claims (on): used mainly by children 3
- noun dibs a claim to a share of, or rights in, something wanted 3
- interjection dibs used to announce such a claim 3
- noun dibs money in small amounts. 1
- noun dibs rights; claims: I have dibs on the car when Jimmy brings it back. 1
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Origin of dibs
First appearance:
before 1720 One of the 49% newest English words
1720-30; shortening of earlier dibstones a children's game; see dib
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Parts of speech for Dibs
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dibs popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
dibs usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dibs
noun dibs
- privilege — a right, immunity, or benefit enjoyed only by a person beyond the advantages of most: the privileges of the very rich.
- request — the act of asking for something to be given or done, especially as a favor or courtesy; solicitation or petition: At his request, they left.
- rights — a just claim or title, whether legal, prescriptive, or moral: You have a right to say what you please.
- due — together; in unison.
- claim — If you say that someone claims that something is true, you mean they say that it is true but you are not sure whether or not they are telling the truth.
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