bibless
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Lacking a bib: Describes a person, especially a child, or a garment that does not have a bib attached or is not wearing a bib. A bib is a piece of cloth or plastic worn under the chin to protect clothing, especially while eating.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The toddler was bibless and managed to get spaghetti sauce all over his new shirt.
- For a less formal look, the chef wore a bibless apron.
- The painting depicted a bibless baby, which was unusual for portraits of that era.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in a descriptive or humorous context to highlight the absence of a protective bib, usually implying a potential for mess.
- Going bibless during the lobster feast was a bold and regrettable decision.
Variants and Related Words
- Bib (n): The protective garment whose absence defines "bibless."
- Bibbed (adj): The direct opposite, meaning equipped with or having a bib.
- The bibbed overalls were perfect for messy gardening work.
Synonyms
- Without a bib: A more common, descriptive phrase with the same meaning.
Antonyms
- Bibbed: Wearing or featuring a bib.
Adjective
- lacking a bib