Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ribbie

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: rib-bie
IPA

10

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Synonym of run batted in.

Slang

noun

A rigid inflatable boat.

Slang

noun

Diminutive of rib.

Example Sentences

"After these little ribbies are through with the skillet, we will put them in toaster and sizzle ’em and brown ’em and smoke ’em right in the fire."
"“Where’s the best place for the tickle monster to get you—here?” the hunter heard his father’s voice ask. More giggles. “How ‘bout we count your little ribbies!” its father laughed, followed by even more giggles from the hunter."
"I’ma gonna lick the syrup off of that face and tickle those ribbies."

Etymology

From RBI + -ie.

Usage

Slang

Inflected Forms

ribbies (plural)

Synonyms

run batted in RHIB rhibbie RIB

Rhymes With

libby chibi bibby kibby tibby kibbeh ribby kibi- tibbey nibby

Questions

What does ribbie mean?: Synonym of run batted in.
Where does ribbie come from?: From RBI + -ie.

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