lib

/ˈlɪb/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: libs · libbing · libbed

Sense 1

Meaning · English

liberal

Noun

Examples

own the libs

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

liberation

Noun

Examples

women's lib

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

A potion; magic potion; charm; concoction.

NounRegister: UK

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To geld; castrate; emasculate (usually said of animals).

VerbRegister: UK

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “lib” mean?

liberal

Is “lib” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.