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dibs

Syllabification: (dibs)
Pronunciation: /dibz/

Definition of dibs

noun

informal
  • money.

Phrases

have first dibs on

have the first right to or choice of:they never got first dibs on great prospects

Origin:

mid 18th century (denoting pebbles used in a children's game): from earlier dib-stones, perhaps from dib

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