bibbed; bibbing
Definition of bib
(Entry 1 of 3)
: drink
bib
noun
plural bibs
Definition of bib (Entry 2 of 3)
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
bib
abbreviationDefinition of bib (Entry 3 of 3)
1
Bible
2
biblical
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The first known use of bib was in the 14th century
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