As nouns the difference between mibs and dibs
is that
mibs is while
dibs is (informal) a claim to the right to use or enjoy something exclusively or before anyone else or
dibs can be (dated) a sweet preparation or treacle of grape juice, much used in the east or
dibs can be .
As a verb dibs is
to claim a temporary right to (something); to reserve.
mibs English
Noun
(head)
A game of marbles.
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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?
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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.
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Etymology 3
Noun
(head)
(obsolete) A child's game, played with dib bones.
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