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dibs on

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dibs on something

a claim on something. I've got dibs on the yellow one! Dibs on the front seat!

See also: dibs, on

(first) dibs on something

(spoken)

to have the right to do or get hold of something I had first dibs on dessert and took the pie.

Usage notes: usually used with the verb get or as an interjection: Dibs on the ice cream!

See also: dibs, on