English word origin

Etymology of gibs

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

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Source etymology 1

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noun

plural of gib

verb

third-person singular simple present indicative of gib

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

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Source etymology 2

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noun

The internal organs of certain computer game characters after being splattered to death.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From giblets.

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Source etymology 3

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verb

Pronunciation spelling of give. · Pronunciation spelling of gives.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

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Source etymology 4

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noun

Received money (e.g. charity, government benefits, or private gifts), regarded as undeserved.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipping of gibsmedat, a caricaturized AAVE eye dialect of give me that.

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