dib
word
Definition
A quick, light touch, often done with the tip of a finger; can also mean to briefly dip something into liquid. In informal use, it can refer to the act of claiming something by saying 'dibs'.
Usage & Nuances
"Dib" is rare and informal as a verb for touching or dipping. In plural "dibs," it's more common, meaning to claim something first ('I call dibs!'). Not the same as 'dip.' Sometimes found in children's games or British English.
Spanish: toque rápido - toque ligeroPortuguese (BR): toque rápido - tocar levementePortuguese (PT): toque rápido - tocar levementeChinese (Simplified): 轻触 - 轻点Chinese (Traditional): 輕觸 - 輕點Hindi: हल्का छूनाArabic: لمسة سريعةBengali: হালকা স্পর্শ - চটজলদিপ করে ডোবানোRussian: лёгкое прикосновение - быстрый макJapanese: 軽く触れること - さっと浸すことVietnamese: chạm nhẹ - nhúng nhanhKorean: 가볍게 건드리기 - 잠깐 담그기Turkish: hafif dokunuş - hızlı daldırmaUrdu: ہلکا سا چھونا - مختصر ڈبوناIndonesian: sentuhan ringan - celup cepat
Example Sentences
He gave the cat a gentle dib on the nose.
basic
Dip the brush for a dib of paint.
basic
Can I dib my cookie in your milk?
basic
Just a quick dib and your phone will wake up.
natural
Kids love to dib each other when playing tag.
natural
If you dib the screen twice, it takes a screenshot.
natural