call dibs

Expression used to claim rights/possesion on sth./sb.

A group of (male) friends is at a party to check out some girls. Whoever spots a pretty girl first can "call dibs" on her. That way he can make sure none of his buddies would make a movie on her.

by maxoO June 12, 2006

call dibs

Slang for proposing to your significant other.

Guy 1: Dude are you gonna call dibs on Abby? You guys have been together for like 6 years.
Guy 2: Not right now, but maybe after I graduate college.

Guy 1: You’ve been together forever, you might as well, but ok.

by skittythecute March 15, 2020