1 C1 idiomatic slang
(Informal, dismissive) to express strong feminist or liberal political opinions, especially in a passionate or strident way.
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lib out
C1 slang inseparable intransitive
Informal slang meaning to express strong feminist or liberal political views, often used dismissively.
In plain English
To start talking very strongly about feminist or left-wing ideas, especially in a way that annoys others.
What does "lib out" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
Derived from 'liberation' (especially 'women's lib'). Almost always used disparagingly by the speaker to mock or dismiss feminist or progressive views. Dated; more common in the 1970s–1980s in American English. Rarely used today.
How to conjugate "lib out"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
lib out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
libs out
he/she/it
Past simple
libed out
yesterday
Past participle
libed out
have + pp
-ing form
libing out
continuous
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