bib

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verb

ˈbib 

bibbed; bibbing

: drink

bib

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noun

plural bibs

1

: a cloth or plastic shield tied under the chin to protect the clothes

2

: the part of an apron or of overalls extending above the waist

3

: a patch of differently colored feathers or fur immediately below the bill or chin of a bird or mammal

4

: a piece of cloth, paper, or plastic with an identifying number that is worn by a participant in a race or contest

a race bib

bibbed

ˈbibd 

adjective

bibless

ˈbib-ləs 

adjective

bib

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abbreviation

1

Bible

2

biblical

Synonyms

Verb

• booze
• drink
• guzzle
• liquor (up)
• lush (up) [slang]
• soak
• tipple

Examples of bib in a Sentence

Verb

the old professor has been known to bib on occasion

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

So bib up, chow down, and let your inner glutton romp. —Rand Richards Cooper, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2023

Noun

An elaborate and sparkling 18k gold and platinum bib necklace by Oscar Heyman set with yellow, brown and orange-tint diamonds of various shape and sizes, interspersed with square-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 150 carats has an estimate of $100,000 - $150,000. —Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024

Wild Rye put a lot of thought into the rear zip for convenient bathroom access while out in the wild: One tester who wore the onesie beneath a drop-seat bib was happy to report that the interface between the two worked flawlessly. —Samantha Berman, Outside Online, 29 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English bibben

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1574, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing bib

• best bib and tucker
• bib and tucker

Kids Definition

bib

noun

ˈbib

1

: a cloth or plastic shield tied under a child's chin to protect the clothes

2

: the upper part of an apron or of overalls