ribby
English
/ˈɹɪbi/
adj
Definitions
- Pertaining to or having ribs; ribbed.
- Specifically, thin so as to have prominent ribs; emaciated.
- (UK) Shabby, in poor condition.
Etymology
Suffix from English rib.
Origin
English
rib
Gloss
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Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- Dogrib English
- baldrib English
- forerib English
- midrib English
- rib English
- rib-tickling English
- ribband English
- ribber English
- ribbing English
- ribgrass English
- ribless English
- riblet English
- riblike English
- ribroast English
- ribsteak English
- ribwich English
- ribwork English
- ribwort English
- rib Middle English