Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dibs
noun (often used as a verb)
/dɪbz/
Definition
A term used to indicate a claim to something, often used informally to express that someone has a right to something.
Examples
- She called dibs on the front seat of the car.
- He always says he has dibs on the last piece of pizza.
- I’m going to call dibs on that new video game.
Meaning
To call dibs on something means to declare that you want or have the right to use, have, or possess it first.
Synonyms
- claim
- right
- reservation
