ribby

¹

[ rib-ee ]

adjective

, rib·bi·er, rib·bi·est.

1. having prominent ribs: rib:

   a ribby fabric.

ribby

²

[ rib-ee ]

noun

, Baseball Slang.

, plural rib·bies.

1. a run batted in.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ribby¹

First recorded in 1840–50; rib ¹ + -y ¹

Origin of ribby²

Formation based on the abbreviation RBI; -y ²

Example Sentences

He was an old steeplechaser, twenty years old, and very thin and ribby.

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Ribby opened the bottom oven door with some difficulty, and turned the pie.

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Ribby set the pie upon the table; there was a very savoury smell.

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Ribby and Tabitha took her with them to keep her safely in sight, while they went on with their search.

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Ribby and Tabitha set to work to search the house thoroughly again.

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