Dibs
noun
An informal way to say that something is claimed or reserved in advance.
I call dibs on the last slice of pizza!
Often appears as...
- call dibs
- have dibs
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
noun
An informal way to say that something is claimed or reserved in advance.
I call dibs on the last slice of pizza!
Often appears as...
- call dibs
- have dibs
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Situations
Use 'dibs' in casual settings with friends or family, not in formal or professional environments.
I've got dibs on the front seat for our road trip!
Pro Tip 2/3Claiming Items
'Dibs' is often used to claim physical items like seats, pieces of food, or turns in a game.
I call dibs on the window seat on the plane!
Pro Tip 3/3First Come, First Served
Saying 'dibs' implies a first-come, first-served basis and is not an official reservation.
He called dibs on the last donut, so it's his now.
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Situations
Use 'dibs' in casual settings with friends or family, not in formal or professional environments.
I've got dibs on the front seat for our road trip!
Pro Tip 2/3Claiming Items
'Dibs' is often used to claim physical items like seats, pieces of food, or turns in a game.
I call dibs on the window seat on the plane!
Pro Tip 3/3First Come, First Served
Saying 'dibs' implies a first-come, first-served basis and is not an official reservation.
He called dibs on the last donut, so it's his now.
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Situations
Use 'dibs' in casual settings with friends or family, not in formal or professional environments.
I've got dibs on the front seat for our road trip!
Pro Tip 2/3Claiming Items
'Dibs' is often used to claim physical items like seats, pieces of food, or turns in a game.
I call dibs on the window seat on the plane!
Pro Tip 3/3First Come, First Served
Saying 'dibs' implies a first-come, first-served basis and is not an official reservation.
He called dibs on the last donut, so it's his now.
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Video examples
The Monkeys of Sri Lanka...
year old and that's because he's got privileged position in their society here mm-hmm priority of access to resources yeah that's how it goes a monkey Society in this monkey Society macaques are at the top taking first dibs on any available fruits but they can raise their young side by side with
Video examples
The Monkeys of Sri Lanka...
year old and that's because he's got privileged position in their society here mm-hmm priority of access to resources yeah that's how it goes a monkey Society in this monkey Society macaques are at the top taking first dibs on any available fruits but they can raise their young side by side with
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Sadiq Khan
British Politician
If I become mayor of London, my single biggest priority will be to build thousands more homes every year. I will set a target to make half of all the new homes that are built genuinely affordable, with first dibs for Londoners.
Quote examples
Adam Draper
American Businessman
China just banned ICO fundraising. They did Silicon Valley and the U.S. a favor - now we get first dibs.
Quote examples
Sadiq Khan
British Politician
If I become mayor of London, my single biggest priority will be to build thousands more homes every year. I will set a target to make half of all the new homes that are built genuinely affordable, with first dibs for Londoners.
Quote examples
Adam Draper
American Businessman
China just banned ICO fundraising. They did Silicon Valley and the U.S. a favor - now we get first dibs.
Example 1 of 2
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