First Known Use: 14th century
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1bib
verb \ˈbib\
bibbedbib·bing
2bib
noun
: a piece of cloth or plastic that is worn under a baby's chin while the baby is eating
: the part of a piece of clothing (such as an apron) that covers the area above a person's waist
Full Definition of BIB
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
— bibbed \ˈbibd\ adjective
— bib·less \ˈbib-ləs\ adjective
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First Known Use of BIB
1580
Other Clothing Terms
3bib
abbreviation
BIB Defined for Kids
bib
noun \ˈbib\
Definition of BIB for Kids
1
: a cloth or plastic shield fastened under the chin (as of a young child) to protect the clothes
2
: the upper part of an apron or of overalls
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