dibs

intj

Etymology: Since the early 19th century, of disputed origin. Most commonly thought to be from dibstones (“counters used in a game with the same name”). Also from dib (“to tap”) or related to northern English dip (“small depression in the ground”), or a shortened version of divide.

1. Used to claim this right.

name

1. plural of Dib

noun

1. plural of dib
2. A child's game, played with dib bones or stones, throwing them up from one's palm and catching them on the back of the hand.
3. Money.

   “Get hold of the dibs, says he, and then you are bound to be right.”

verb

Etymology: Since the early 19th century, of disputed origin. Most commonly thought to be from dibstones (“counters used in a game with the same name”). Also from dib (“to tap”) or related to northern English dip (“small depression in the ground”), or a shortened version of divide.

1. To claim a temporary right to (something); to reserve.