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- [rib tik-ler]
- /rɪb ˈtɪk lər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [rib tik-ler]
- /rɪb ˈtɪk lər/
Definitions of rib-tickler word
- adjective rib-tickler very amusing; funny or hilarious: a book of rib-tickling stories. 1
- noun rib-tickler a very amusing joke or story 0
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Origin of rib-tickler
First appearance:
before 1935 One of the 8% newest English words
First recorded in 1935-40
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Parts of speech for Rib-tickler
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
rib-tickler popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for rib-tickler
noun rib-tickler
- bon mot — A bon mot is a clever, witty remark.
- funnies — providing fun; causing amusement or laughter; amusing; comical: a funny remark; a funny person.
- jest — a joke or witty remark; witticism.
- jive — swing music or early jazz.
- jollies — in good spirits; lively; merry: In a moment he was as jolly as ever.
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