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- US Pronunciation
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- [rib-ee]
- /ˈrɪb i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rib-ee]
- /ˈrɪb i/
Definitions of ribby word
- adjective ribby having prominent ribs: a ribby fabric. 1
- noun plural ribby a run batted in. 1
- adjective ribby with noticeable ribs 0
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Origin of ribby
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
First recorded in 1840-50; rib1 + -y1
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Parts of speech for Ribby
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ribby popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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ribby usage trend in Literature
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