Dibs

usgb/dɪbz/
noun

An informal way to say that something is claimed or reserved in advance.

I call dibs on the last slice of pizza!
Visual representation of "dibs" - An informal way to say that something is claimed or reserved in advance.

Often appears as...

  • call dibs
  • have dibs

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

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Informal Situations

Use 'dibs' in casual settings with friends or family, not in formal or professional environments.

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I've got dibs on the front seat for our road trip!
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Claiming Items

'Dibs' is often used to claim physical items like seats, pieces of food, or turns in a game.

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I call dibs on the window seat on the plane!
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First Come, First Served

Saying 'dibs' implies a first-come, first-served basis and is not an official reservation.

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He called dibs on the last donut, so it's his now.
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