Ribbit

//ˈɹɪbɪt// intj, noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The vocal sound made by a frog or toad.
Verb
  1. 1
    To make the sound of a frog or toad. intransitive
Intj
  1. 1
    The vocal sound made by a frog or toad. onomatopoeic

    "Widow Toad: Looks kinds puny to me. Looks like a breeze could carry her off. Ribbit, ribbit. Maybe she could cook and clean my house."

  2. 2
    Used to anonymously and disrespectfully break silence, as in educational or ceremonial settings.

    "The students fell momentarily silent while he finished writing on the board. Then, "Ribbit!""

Synonyms

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croak

Example

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"Widow Toad: Looks kinds puny to me. Looks like a breeze could carry her off. Ribbit, ribbit. Maybe she could cook and clean my house."

Etymology

Onomatopoeic.

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