What Does DIBS Mean in a Text?
The Quick Answer
When used in a text, DIBS means "To Claim (e.g. I have dibs on that.)". While this is its most common meaning in texting, be aware that it is a rare term, and it might mean something else. If our meaning does not fit, give the context of your conversation a name (e.g., love, sport, space, astronomy) and include it in your search term.Image for DIBS
When I write DIBS, I mean this:
"To Claim (e.g. I have dibs on that.)"
Summary of Key Points
We have summarized the key points in the table below:| DIBS | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | To Claim (e.g. I have dibs on that.) |
| Type: | Slang Word (Jargon) |
| Guessability: |  3: Guessable |
| Typical Users: |  Adults and Teenagers |
Example of DIBS Used in a Text
DIBS
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