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Dibs vs Bagsy - What's the difference?

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Bagsy is a synonym of dibs.



As verbs the difference between dibs and bagsy

is that dibs is to claim a temporary right to (something); to reserve while bagsy is to make a verbal claim to.

As a noun dibs

is a claim to the right to use or enjoy something exclusively or before anyone else.

dibs

English

(wikipedia dibs)

Etymology 1

Since the early 19th century, of disputed origin. Most commonly thought to be from

Noun

(-)
  • (informal) A claim to the right to use or enjoy something exclusively or before anyone else.
    • Dibs means I get the hammock.
    Who's got dibs on the chips?
  • *
  • *
    • Synonyms
    * bags (Australia)
    Derived terms
    * first dibs

    Verb

    (es)
  • To claim a temporary right to (something); to reserve.
    • Synonyms
    * (to reserve) bagsy (UK), bags (Australia)

    Etymology 2

    Noun

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

    Etymology 3

    Noun

    (head)
  • (obsolete) A child's game, played with dib bones.

    • Anagrams

    *

    bagsy

    English

    Verb

  • To make a verbal claim to
  • :I bagsy the top bunk of the bed.

    • Synonyms

    * (to make a verbal claim) shotgun, bags

    Derived terms

    * bags

    See also

    * dibs