Definition

Relating to a small bed for a baby or a place where animals are kept.

Example

The baby slept soundly in the cribbed room.

Conversation

I saw your new baby room, and it looks so cozy!

Thanks! I wanted everything to feel cribbed and welcoming.

You definitely achieved that vibe; it feels perfect for a little one.

I appreciate it! I just hope it stays as tidy as it looks now.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To take or copy someone else's work or ideas without permission, often in a way that is considered dishonest.

Example

He cribbed some lines from the poem for his essay.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see that new song they released?

Yeah, I heard it’s really catchy!

I actually cribbed some of the lyrics for my own song.

Root Explanation

Cribbed comes from the verb 'crib' (from Old English 'cribb', meaning a small bed or cot) and the suffix '-ed' (indicating past tense or completed action). The word 'cribbed' means to have taken or confined something in a small space, akin to how a crib confines a child.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'crib' as a small bed that confines a baby, and remember that 'cribbed' means something has been confined or taken in a small space.

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