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dibs

dibs [ dibz ]


plural noun 
Definition:
 
claim of rights: a claim of exclusive rights to take or use something ( informal ) ( (takes a singular verb) )
called dibs on the front seat



noun 
Definition:
 
money: money, especially in small amounts ( dated informal )



interjection 
Definition:
 
expression of claim: used to express a claim to take or use something ( informal )
Dibs on the red bike!

[Early 19th century. < shortening of dibstones "game played with pebbles"]
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