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/bɪb/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A piece of cloth or plastic worn by a baby or young child to keep their clothes clean while eating.
She put a colorful bib on the baby before feeding him.
A similar item worn by an adult, often for protection while eating or during messy activities.
He wore a bib while enjoying his barbecue to avoid getting sauce on his shirt.
In some sports, particularly in cycling or running, a bib refers to the numbered cloth worn by participants.
The runners were each given a bib with their race number on it.
verb
To feed a baby or small child, usually while they are wearing a bib.
She bibbed her toddler during lunchtime to keep the mess contained.
Etymology
Originated from the Middle English 'bibbe', likely of baby talk origin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
bib and tucker
A term referring to one's best clothing or attire.
bib up
To eat or drink in a messy manner.
Related Words
apron
A protective garment worn over the front of one's clothes.
smock
A loose, protective garment worn over the regular clothes.
Slang Meanings
To eat messily.
Watch out, he's going to bib all over the place!
To wear a bib or apron in a casual or humorous context.
She showed up to the barbecue in her bib!