How to Pronounce "have dibs on"
expression
HAV DIBZ AWN
hav DIBZ ON
Definition
To claim the right to get or choose something before anyone else. Used informally when people want to reserve something for themselves.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈdɪbz/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
hæv/ /dˈɪbz/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV DIBZ AWN
UK
hav DIBZ ON
Listen in Context
I have dibs on the last cookie.
Who has dibs on the remote?
She has dibs on the front seat.
If you're not using that chair, I have dibs on it.