lib

n. a short, often informal way to say 'liberal', referring to someone with progressive political views.

n. a clipping of 'liberal', typically used to refer to a member or supporter of a liberal political party or ideology.

“The talk show host often argued with the libs on his program.”

“Political commentators frequently use the term 'lib' when addressing a partisan audience, though it often carries a pejorative undertone in such contexts.”

Informal

n. a short way to say 'liberation', used in the names of social or political movements.

n. an abbreviation for 'liberation', most commonly encountered in the names of social movements or activist groups.

“She was a strong supporter of women's lib in the 1970s.”

“The phrase 'women's lib' became a ubiquitous shorthand during the second-wave feminist movement to describe the push for social and legal equality.”

Informal

n. a very informal short name for a library, often used by students.

n. a clipping of 'library', restricted to highly informal or collegiate registers.

“I'll meet you at the lib after class to finish the project.”

“University students often refer to the main campus building simply as 'the lib' when coordinating study sessions during finals week.”

Informal · Slang

n. a technical short name for a lithium-ion battery.

n. an initialism or abbreviation for lithium-ion battery, used in technical and manufacturing contexts.

“The new smartphone design requires a high-capacity lib to last all day.”

“Advancements in lib technology are critical for the widespread adoption of electric vehicles and long-range portable electronics.”

Technical

v. a regional word meaning to remove the sex organs of an animal.

v. to geld or castrate, typically used in reference to livestock.

“The farmer had to lib the lambs before the end of the season.”

“In certain northern dialects, the term 'lib' is still employed by older generations of farmers when discussing the management of their livestock.”

Dialect · British English