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dibs

Pronunciation: /dɪbz/
Definition of dibs

noun

informal
  • 1 (usually in phrase have first dibs) the right to share or choose something.
  • 2 dated money.

Origin:

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

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