Dibs on…

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phrase

To claim something for oneself before others.

I call dibs on the last slice of pizza!
Visual representation of "dibs on…" - To claim something for oneself before others.

Often appears as...

  • call dibs on
  • have dibs on

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Casual Context

Used among friends or informal situations; not suited for formal settings.

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I've got dibs on the front seat for our road trip!
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First Claim

Expresses the desire to claim something first, before anyone else does.

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Just to be clear, I call dibs on the best project topic.
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Not Legally Binding

It's a playful or informal claim, without any legal weight.

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I know you called dibs on that parking spot, but there are no rules here.
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