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what is the meaning of "No,but dibs."in the following scentence?
Did you know there is a Pop Tart in our new fridge?
No,but dibs.
22 sep. 2013 10:33
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"Dibs" means you claim something for yourself, in casual speech. The rule is that the first person who claims it shall have it. The sentence pattern is "I've got dibs on X".
Did you know there is a Pop Tart in our new fridge?
No,[I didn't know that], but [I've got] dibs [on it]. (Meaning, "I'm claiming it for myself. It's mine.")
22 september 2013
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