sib
see also: SIB
Pronunciation
SIB
Proper noun
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see also: SIB
Pronunciation
- IPA: /sɪb/
sib
- Having kinship or relationship; related by same-bloodedness; having affinity; being akin; kindred.
sib (plural sibs)
- Kindred; kin; kinsmen; a body of persons related by blood in any degree.
- A kinsman; a blood relation; a relative, near or remote; one closely allied to another; an intimate companion.
- 1980, Anthony Burgess, Earthly Powers:
- But she got up to go, and Domenico obeyed me too in mock meekness, making himself sib and coeval to Hortense, submissive to frowning elder brother, something incestuous in it.
- 1980, Anthony Burgess, Earthly Powers:
- A sibling, brother or sister (irrespective of gender)
- (biology) Any group of animals or plants sharing a corresponding genetic relation
- A group of individuals unilaterally descended from a single (real or postulated) common ancestor
sib (sibs, present participle sibbing; past and past participle sibbed)
- (transitive) To bring into relation; establish a relationship between; make friendly; reconcile.
sib (sibs, present participle sibbing; past and past participle sibbed)
- (intransitive, clinical psychology) To engage in repetitive behaviors such as eye-poking, skin-picking, hand-biting, or head-banging.
SIB
Proper noun
- (UK, military) Initialism of Special Investigation Branch
- (clinical psychology) Initialism of self-injurious behavior
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