bib

Meanings

• noun

  A container for holding food or drink, typically with a collar or opening at the top and often having a handle or spout.

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Pronunciation

1. /bɪb/
   
   
   
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2. /bɪb/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

pinny , pouting

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bib
dib , gib , hib , lib , nib

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Variants

List of all variants of bib that leads to same result
bib , bibbed , bibbing , bibs , bibless , best bib and tucker , bib and tucker , bib and tuckers

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Etymology

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Old English 'bibe' or 'bybban', meaning 'to drink'. The word 'bib' comes from the shape of the container, which resembles a swollen belly or a drinking vessel.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'bib' has been used in various fields, including science and technology. For example, in astronomy, a 'bib' is a device used to collect and filter liquids, such as fuel or coolant, in a rocket engine.

2. In the medical field, a 'bib' is a device used to collect saliva or other fluids from the mouth for analysis.

3. The term 'bib' has also been used in music, specifically in the context of a 'bibbed shirt', which is a type of shirt with a bib-like front panel, worn by musicians to protect their clothing from sweat and spills.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bib overalls: A type of overalls with a bib-like front panel, designed to protect the wearer's chest and shoulders from stains and damage.

2. Bib food: Food that is served in a bib to prevent spills, such as spaghetti or other messy dishes.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'bib' has been used metaphorically to refer to a source of knowledge or information. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Hamlet', Polonius advises his son Laertes to 'drink in five senses, read, mark, learn, and in that shrink.', implying that he should learn from a variety of sources, or 'bibs' of knowledge.

How to Memorize "bib"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a container with a collar or opening at the top, often with a handle or spout, used for holding food or drink.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bib' with the image of a swollen belly or a drinking vessel.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Big Bib Ben' to remember the definition of 'bib': B for container, I for opening or collar, and B for beverage or food.

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