ribs 1 of 2

noun

plural of rib
1
as in parodies
a work that imitates and exaggerates another work for comic effect the movie is a rib of the "dramatic love story" that was so popular in the 1950s

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as in jokes
something said or done to cause laughter began to lose his sense of humor after being the butt of his friends' ribs once too often

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ribs

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verb

present tense third-person singular of rib
as in kids
to make fun of in a good-natured way ribbed him a bit about fumbling such an easy play

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Recent Examples of ribs
Noun
Ridges in that shell act as reinforcing ribs, helping to prevent denting. — Ben Coxworth july 03, New Atlas, 3 July 2026 The event will feature barbecue ribs and brisket, games, giveaways, sleeping bags, and, notably, no fireworks. — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026 It’s topped with edamame, corn ribs, crunchy tortilla strips, and sherry dressing—because after a day in the theme park, a vegetable-forward entree is always welcome. — Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026 His choice of ribs for lunch on Saturday was from Big Show BBQ out of Kansas City. — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026 Sam’s Club is also offering discounts on 250 items, including different types of meat such as chicken wings, beef hot dogs and ribs. — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 7 July 2026 Handwerker revealed that Gerber joined her mom at the event with a second photo posted on July 5, which showed the Mother Mary actress wearing a bodycon black gown with a plunging sweetheart neckline that dipped to her ribs. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 5 July 2026 The Yankees are also playing without All World All Star Aaron Judge (ribs stress fracture) and slugger Giancarlo Stanton (strained calf). — Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 In Texas, appreciating the process of patriotism Rodney Ellis will celebrate at picnics around his precinct in Houston with barbecue pork ribs and ice tea, and a heaping helping of worry about the nation's future. — Susan Bence, NPR, 4 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ribs
  1. parodies
  2. jokes
  3. kids
  4. spoofs
  5. laughs
  6. teases
  7. roasts
Noun
  • Scary Movie paved the way for more big-screen parodies, including Date Movie (2006), Epic Movie (2007), and Meet the Spartans (2008).
    — Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 27 June 2026
  • Tiddes gave props to Paramount’s marketing department, which created a string of memes and myriad parodies on social media to lead the masses to Scary Movie.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 18 June 2026
Definition of parodies
Noun
  • The pro‑government newspaper Sabah said dozens of viewers were offended by jokes on religion and filed complaints, prompting the investigation.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
  • Slides, jokes and the occasional embarrassing photo are fair game.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026
Definition of jokes
Verb
  • Idaho law mandates that kids age 14 or younger wear a life jacket on the water, according to the city.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 22 June 2026
  • For children ages four and up, there’s the Adventure Zone kids club with indoor slides and arts and crafts, while fish feeding and guided nature walks happen at the Eco Centre.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Definition of kids
Noun
  • The goofy sketch comedies and homemade spoofs that once filled his channel gradually disappeared, replaced by melancholy short films and bleak monologues.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026
  • But given the current box office sensations of Obsession and Backrooms, Tiddes certainly wishes the timing had allowed for spoofs of those horror movies.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
Definition of spoofs
Noun
  • Davidson cowrote each episode, providing plenty of laughs and adding an extra bounce to the show’s hopeful ending.
    — Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 2 July 2026
  • Nervous laughs and unexpected insights emerge as young people use stories to make sense of themselves and the world around them.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of laughs
Verb
  • Wyclef Jean teases his upcoming album in a performance with Flavor Flav at Chez Vayner during the Cannes Lions Festival in France on June 23.
    — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026
  • The trailer teases Aaron Taylor-Johnson as the titular creature, who undergoes an intense transformation that leaves the townspeople terrified.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 29 June 2026
Definition of teases
Verb
  • The cafe roasts its own hazelnuts for the hazelnut latte.
    — Jenna Thompson June 10, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
  • Millete Birhanemaskel, owner of Whittier Cafe, roasts the beans that Leul serves.
    — Colin Wrenn, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
Definition of roasts

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