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Ribs vs Dibs - What's the difference?

ribs | dibs |

As nouns the difference between ribs and dibs

is that ribs is plural of lang=en while dibs is a claim to the right to use or enjoy something exclusively or before anyone else.

As verbs the difference between ribs and dibs

is that ribs is third-person singular of rib while dibs is to claim a temporary right to (something); to reserve.

ribs

English

Noun

(head)

    • Verb

    (head)
  • (rib)

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    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?
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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.
    • (Johnston)

    Etymology 3

    Noun

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

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