dibs
Example Sentences
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They joked that since Corden was ending his show, they could each call dibs on one of his segments.
From Seattle Times
Dougherty’s mother has a copper teakettle that crossed the Atlantic with Finnish ancestors, and Dougherty’s son has already called dibs on the piece.
From Seattle Times
A return to No. 3, his high school basketball number, because veteran pitcher Adam Wainwright called dibs on No. 50.
From Los Angeles Times
As Jaquez lingered on the court to complete an interview, first dibs on blowing out the candles went to Bailey.
From Los Angeles Times
“This is so Out of Control Hilarious! I want second dibs on the Pool,” actor Debbie Allen commented.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
