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dibbed

dibbed is the simple past and past participle of dib.

Meaning of dib

Verb

dib (third-person singular simple present dibs, present participle dibbing, simple past and past participle dibbed)

  1. To dig a hole by poking; especially, to dig a small hole in soil for the purpose of planting a bulb or seed.
    Synonyms:
    dibble
  2. To move in a rapid, cautious manner; especially, with movement like a mouse or rat.

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Questions about dibbed

What is dibbed the simple past and past participle of?
Dibbed is the simple past and past participle of dib.

Words near dibbed in the dictionary

  1. dibasicity
  2. dibatag
  3. dibatags
  4. Dibb
  5. Dibba
  6. dibbed
  7. Dibben
  8. Dibbens
  9. dibber
  10. dibbers
  11. dibbing

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