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bib

UK/bɪb/ US/ˈbɪb/ uncommon archaic informal
noun (2) verb (1)

noun

1.

top part of an apron; covering the chest

2.

a napkin tied under the chin a child while eating

verb

1.

drink moderately but regularly

  • “We tippled the cognac”
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Origin

Originally verb sense “drink heartily”, from Middle English bibben, either from Latin bibō (“to drink”) or of imitative origin. Noun sense (clothing) presumably either because worn while drinking, or because the clothing itself “drinks up” spills.

Phrases

  • best bib and tucker
  • bib shorts
  • sports bib
  • training bib

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