dibs
dibs · dibses · dibsed · dibsing
To claim a temporary right toTo claim a temporary right to (something); to reserve.
/dɪbz/
» I have first dibs on the front seat!
Eccles17 · Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FRMeaning
1 senses(informal)To claim a temporary right to (something); to reserve.
Examples
4 sentencesI have first dibs on the front seat!
Tom always has first dibs on the finest wines!
If you ever decide to sell your old record collection, I want first dibs!
Dibs I go first!
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
Since the early 19th century, of disputed origin. Most commonly thought to be from dibstonSince 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.
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Forms
dibses, dibsing, dibsed, dibsedSynonyms
2 synonymsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle