Ribbie

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Synonym of run batted in. slang
  2. 2
    A rigid inflatable boat. slang
  3. 3
    Diminutive of rib. diminutive, form-of, rare

    "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."

Synonyms

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rhibrhibbieribrigid inflatable boatrun batted inrun batted in

Example

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"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."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From RBI + -ie.

Etymology 2

From RIB + -ie.

Etymology 3

From rib + -ie.

Related phrases

run batted in

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