Meaning & Definition of word "Bib"

Bib

/bɪb/

1. A piece of cloth or plastic worn by a baby or young child to keep their clothes clean while eating.
- Example: She put a colorful bib on the baby before feeding him.
2. A similar item worn by an adult, often for protection while eating or during messy activities.
- Example: He wore a bib while enjoying his barbecue to avoid getting sauce on his shirt.
3. In some sports, particularly in cycling or running, a bib refers to the numbered cloth worn by participants.
- Example: The runners were each given a bib with their race number on it.

1. To feed a baby or small child, usually while they are wearing a bib.
- Example: She bibbed her toddler during lunchtime to keep the mess contained.

Originated from the Middle English 'bibbe', likely of baby talk origin.

bib and tucker:

A term referring to one's best clothing or attire.

bib up:

To eat or drink in a messy manner.

apron:

A protective garment worn over the front of one's clothes.

smock:

A loose, protective garment worn over the regular clothes.

Meaning: To eat messily.

Example Sentence: Watch out, he's going to bib all over the place!

Meaning: To wear a bib or apron in a casual or humorous context.

Example Sentence: She showed up to the barbecue in her bib!