noun

crib

Translation

crib, cheat sheet, home

Examples

The baby is sleeping in the crib.

He used a crib sheet for the test.

Welcome to my crib!

Grammar Patterns

((a crib)) a bed with high sides for a baby The baby is sleeping in the crib.

Similar Words

Synonyms: cot, bassinet; Slang synonyms: home, pad

Etymology

From Old English 'cribb' meaning 'manger', which evolved to mean a small, enclosed bed for a baby.

Memory Tips

Picture a baby in a crib. Then imagine hiding a 'crib sheet' (cheat sheet) in it. Finally, imagine your whole house is just a big crib to remember the slang meaning.