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bibbed Meaning & Definition

ˈbib

What Does Bibbed Mean?

As a verb, bibbed means drink. As a noun, it means a cloth or plastic shield tied under the chin to protect the clothes.

Bibbed: Key Facts

Part of speechverb, noun
Pronunciation/ˈbib/
Syllables1
Synonymsboozed, drank and guzzled
Antonymsbibless, abstained and abstain

Bibbed Definition (Verb)

  1. drink

Bibbed as a Noun

  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
  4. a piece of cloth, paper, or plastic with an identifying number that is worn by a participant in a race or contest

    a race bib

Synonyms of Bibbed

Bibbed synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Bibbed

Bibbed in a Sentence

a race bib

the old professor has been known to bib on occasion

Word Forms & Grammar

bibbed

bib·bing

bib

bibbing

bibs

bibbed adjective

bib·less adjective

bibless

Words That Rhyme With Bibbed

Origin of Bibbed

Middle English bibben

First Known Use

14th century

1574

Pronouncing Bibbed

You say bibbed as /ˈbib/. It has 1 syllable.

Quick Answers About Bibbed

Is bibbed a verb or a noun?

Bibbed is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.

What is another word for bibbed?

Close synonyms of bibbed are boozed, drank and guzzled. See the full list of bibbed synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of bibbed?

The opposite of bibbed can be expressed with words like bibless, abstained and abstain.

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