DIBS

What Does DIBS Mean in a Text?

DIBS means "To Claim (e.g. I have dibs on that.)".

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When I write DIBS, I mean this:

meaning of DIBS

"To Claim (e.g. I have dibs on that.)"

Summary of Key Points

"To Claim (e.g. I have dibs on that.)" is the most common definition for DIBS on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
DIBS
Definition:To Claim (e.g. I have dibs on that.)
Type:Slang Word (Jargon)
Guessability:guessability level 3
3: Guessable
Typical Users:typical user

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Example of DIBS Used in a Text

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