I. ˈbib verb
( bibbed ; bibbed ; bibbing ; bibs )
Etymology: Middle English bibben, perhaps from Latin bibere to drink — more at potable
: drink , tipple
II. noun
( -s )
1.
a. : a piece of cloth worn across the chest and often tied around the neck to protect a child's clothing
b. : a similar part of an adult's dress or costume that is usually for decoration
c. : the part of a garment (as an apron) rising above the waist
d. : a canvas throat protector attached to a fencing mask
e. : a patch of differently colored feathers or fur immediately below the chin of a bird or mammal
f. : a leather shield fitting behind the lower jaw and attached to the halter of a horse to prevent interference (as with blanket or bandages) while permitting eating and drinking
2. : a small cod ( Gadus luscus ) of European coasts having on the head a distensible membrane like a bib
3. or bibb “
a. : bibcock
b. : bib nozzle
4. : a long projection of land sloping gradually into the sea
III. abbreviation
1. often capitalized Bible
2. biblical