I. ˈdib intransitive verb
( dibbed ; dibbed ; dibbing ; dibs )
Etymology: perhaps from obsolete dib to dab, pat, probably alteration of dab
: to fish by letting the bait bob and dip lightly
II. noun
( -s )
Etymology: short for dibstone
1. Britain
a. a dibs plural but singular in construction : the game of jacks
b. : a knucklebone or jack used in playing jacks — usually used in plural
2. dibs plural , slang : money especially in small amounts
3. dibs plural : claim , reservation , rights — used with on
I have dibs on that piece of cake
III.
variant of dub III