| 释义 |
dib
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 |