1 a piece of fabric or plastic that you put under babies' chins to protect their clothes while they are eating
2 (especially BrE) a piece of fabric or plastic with a number or special colours on it that people wear on their chests and backs when they are taking part in a sport, for example a race or a football match, so that people know who they are
IDIOMS
your best bib and tucker (humorous) your best clothes that you only wear on special occasions
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