libs

/lɪbz/
noun
  1. Short for liberals, people who support political or social progress and reform.
    • The libs in the debate argued for more funding for public schools.
    • Some conservatives and libs found common ground on environmental issues.
    • The online forum was full of heated arguments between libs and conservatives.
  2. Short for libraries.
    • She volunteers at two different libs on weekends.
    • I need to return these books to the libs before they're due.
    • The city's public libs offer free computer access.
  3. Short for liberations, often used in the context of social movements (e.g., women's lib).
    • The documentary covered the history of women's lib in the 1970s.
    • The group's mission is tied to animal lib and ending factory farming.
    • Gay lib marches have become annual events in many cities.