Definition of "dibs" in English

noun

1. (informal) The right to use or enjoy something exclusively or before anyone else.

   • I call dibs on the hammock!
   • He called dibs on batting first.
   • Who's got dibs on the chips?

interjection

1. (informal) Used to claim this right.

verb

1. (informal) To claim a temporary right to (something); to reserve.

noun

1. (dated) A sweet preparation or treacle of grape juice, much used in the East.

noun

1. plural of dib

2. (obsolete) A child's game, played with dib bones or stones, throwing them up from one's palm and catching them on the back of the hand.

3. (slang, archaic) Money.