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dibs


children's word to express a claim on something, 1915, originally U.S., apparently from earlier senses "a portion or share" and "money" (early 19c. colloquial), probably a con [..]
Source: etymonline.com

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Noun. A claim. E.g."I put dibs on tasting it first." Verb. To put a personal claim on something. E.g."I made the cocktail so I dibs first taste."
Source: peevish.co.uk

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(n) a claim of rights
Source: beedictionary.com

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dibs


To call dibs on making the daily HITs thread.
Source: mturkgrind.com

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(informal) A claim to the right to use or enjoy something exclusively or before anyone else. ''Dibs means I get the hammock.'' ''Who's got dibs on the chips?'' *Australia
Source: en.wiktionary.org





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