I claim this! · I call first on this!
You're with friends, and someone spots the last slice of pizza or the best seat. Quickly yell "Dibs!" to claim it before anyone else does! 🍕🛋️ It's a playful way to say 'first come, first served' for something fun or desirable.
💡 **Fun Fact!** This word comes from "dibstone," a small stone or knucklebone used in children's games. So, it literally means you're claiming something as if it were a prize in a game! 😄 It's typically used for small, non-serious claims, like the front seat in a car or the last cookie. Don't use it for important matters! 🙅♀️
When would you most appropriately use "Dibs!"? A. 🏛️ During a formal business negotiation for a big contract. B. 🚗 When you want the front passenger seat in a friend's car. C. 🚨 To claim ownership of a lost wallet you just found.