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bib

/bɪb/

2 entries

noun

/bɪb/B1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее кусок ткани или пластика, который надевается под подбородок, особенно детям во время еды, или верхнюю часть фартука, закрывающую грудь.

A noun referring to a piece of cloth or plastic worn under the chin, especially by children while eating, or the upper part of an apron that covers the chest.

  1. Top part of an apronB1formal

    The upper section of an apron that covers the chest area.

    ruНагрудник

    • She wiped her hands on the bib of her apron.
    • The apron's bib was stained with flour.
    • He adjusted the bib of his apron before starting to cook.
  2. Child's feeding napkinA1formal

    A piece of cloth or plastic tied under a child's chin to protect their clothes while eating.

    ruНагрудник

    • The baby wore a colorful bib during lunch.
    • She put a bib on the toddler before giving him soup.
    • The bib caught all the spilled milk.

    Synonymsfeeder

  3. Drink moderately but regularlyB2informalbritish

    To consume alcoholic beverages in small amounts on a regular basis.

    ruПопивать

    • He tends to bib a little every evening after work.
    • She was known to bib moderately at social gatherings.
    • They bibbed on wine throughout the long dinner.
Forms
  • bibs plural form
  • bibs' possessive plural form
  • bib's possessive singular form

verb

/bɪb/C2formal
  • ruГлагол, означающий много пить или выпивать, часто используемый в неформальных контекстах.

A verb meaning to drink heavily or to tipple, often used in informal contexts.

  1. To drink moderately but regularlyC1informalbritish

    To consume alcohol in small amounts on a regular basis, often as a habit.

    ruПопивать

    • He bibbed at the pub every evening after work.
    • She was known to bib a little wine with dinner.
    • They bibbed steadily throughout the party.

    Synonymssiptipple

    Antonymsabstainbingeguzzle

Forms
  • bibbed past participle
  • bibbed past simple
  • bibbing present participle
  • bibs third person singular