dibs Synonyms
Another word for dibs
• noun (Context 1)
An informal declaration of the right to choose, claim, or use something before others, typically preceded by verbs like "call" or "have" and followed by "on."
"My sister called claim on the front passenger seat before we even walked out the door."
• interjection (Context 2)
Used in informal speech to immediately claim the exclusive right to have, choose, or use something before anyone else.
"bagsy on the last slice of pepperoni pizza!"
• noun (Context 3)
Small sums of money or cash, or a share of proceeds (now largely dated or regional).
"Once he pays up the dosh he owes me, we can settle the remainder of the bill."
• noun (Context 4)
A traditional children's game played by tossing and catching small pebbles or sheep knucklebones, similar to jacks.
"The children sat on the stone steps playing a lively game of knucklebones."