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Date: 1800-1900
Origin: Probably from dibstones 'game played with small stones', from dib 'to hit lightly' (17-19 centuries)

dibs

 noun
     
dibs [plural] American English informal
the right to have, use, or do something:
Freshmen have first dibs on dormitory rooms.
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