The term "first dibs" originates from a children's game in the United States, where "dibs" was used to claim the right to something, such as a seat or a toy. Its usage can be traced back to the early 20th century, with the phrase "I call dibs" signifying a claim or priority over an item or opportunity. The term likely derives from the word "dibs," which itself may have roots in the Scottish word "dibble," meaning to make a small hole, suggesting a claim or mark on something. Over time, "first dibs" has evolved to denote the privilege of being the first to choose or have access to something.
It is a horse racing term, origin not really known. Came into common use in the 19th Century
Imelda Marcos(Philippine First Lady of the Marcos Era) Term refers to being luxurious and extravagant, just like Imelda Marcos.
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To "cleave" something means to cut it, usually in half. The English word has a French origin, and is also the origin of the large butcher tool, a cleaver.
The surname Plett is of a German origin. It's derived from a personal name (first name) containing the root "Blatt" meaning "leaf".
The origin of the term 'got dibs' is unknown. Dibs was a game similar to jacks, and the term also referred to money.
"Dibs" is an informal word meaning claim on something, so first dibs gets the first claim or first choice: I call first dibs on the Halloween candy!
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"Dibs" typically refers to a casual term used to claim something for oneself, often in social contexts, such as calling dibs on a seat or an item. In a broader sense, it can also stand for "DIBS," an acronym for "do it before someone else," emphasizing the idea of making a claim quickly. Additionally, "DIBS" can refer to various organizations or concepts, depending on the context, but the informal usage is the most common.
Dibs is short for dibstones, a children's game played with knucklebones, hence the knucklebones themselves, then counters generally and finally money placed down to reserve a place, for example in line to play at billiards. "First dibs" is the next in line, hence the claimant.
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Dick Versace was the first to use the term.
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Priority, first rights, or a claim on something.
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The term stake out was first used around 1942. The origin of the term is believed to have come from the act of marking off territory with stakes. It now means to maintain surveillance.
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