English Explanatory Dictionary

ribby

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Pertaining to or having ribs; ribbed.
  2. Specifically, so thin as to have prominent ribs; emaciated.
  3. Shabby, in poor condition.
name
  1. A settlement in Ribby-with-Wrea parish, Fylde borough, Lancashire, England (OS grid ref SD4031).

Pronunciation

/ˈɹɪbi/

Word forms

ribby ribbier ribbiest

Etymology

From rib + -y.

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