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dibs Definition and Meaning in English (dibs definition)

interjection
Synonyms:claimrightpre-emption
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Dibs definition: An informal exclamation used to claim something for oneself before anyone else can.

Definitions of Dibs

  1. 1interjection(informal)

    An informal exclamation used to claim something for oneself before anyone else can.

  2. 2noun(informal)

    An informal claim or right to something, often established by being the first to express it.

Example Sentences

casual

“I call dibs on the front seat!”

casual

“She's got dibs on the last cookie.”

casual

“Who called dibs on the remote control?”

Synonyms

claimrightpre-emption

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