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Definition of "dibs" [dibs]

  • Slang A claim; rights: I have dibs on that last piece of pie. (noun-plural)
  • Slang Money, especially in small amounts. (noun-plural)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "dibs" in a sentence
  • "If he plans to do so by challenging the precinct to the most amazing scat-off we've ever seen, we call dibs on front-seat tickets."
  • "And before all you SB Nation and Mister Irrelevant writers start composing your own list of the 10 greatest moments in D.C. sports, I call dibs on that post."
  • "Like I told you, I called dibs, so if you just cooperate with Mia, you and me will be rolling around in bed before you know it."