rib-tickling

[ rib-tik-ling ]

/ ˈrɪbˌtɪk lɪŋ /

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adjective

very amusing; funny or hilarious: a book of rib-tickling stories.

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Origin of rib-tickling

First recorded in 1935–40

OTHER WORDS FROM rib-tickling

rib-tickler, noun

Words nearby rib-tickling

ribozo, ribozyme, rib roast, rib steak, rib-tickler, rib-tickling, ribwort, RIC, Ricardian theory of rent, Ricardo, Ricardo, David

How to use rib-tickling in a sentence

Veselka layered its latke with pork goulash, and Toloache added beef short rib chorizo.
I Ate Potato Pancakes Til I Plotzed|Emily Shire|December 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Maybe I could turn all these quarters into some kind of rib-sticking casserole.
‘Asteroids’ & The Dawn of the Gamer Age|David Owen|November 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Silver also described another teacher at the school whose punishment method involved tickling.
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She suffered 10 broken bones, missing and broken teeth, a fractured rib, and a severely ruptured liver.
Deep Thoughts from War Machine's Sexist, Racist Prison Blog|Melissa Leon|August 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST

French and Crown one rib rack and season with salt and pepper, cover exposed bones with foil, cook in oven at 350 for 2.5 hours.
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Benny gave them no peace at all until they had admired his wonderful new stockings, and felt of each rib.
The Box-Car Children|Gertrude Chandler Warner
"That's right, too," agreed Mollie, a prickly sensation of pure fright tickling the roots of her hair.
The Outdoor Girls in the Saddle|Laura Lee Hope
If glue is used, there is danger of breaking two or more ribs, should it be necessary to remove a broken or defective rib.
The Boy Mechanic, Book 2|Various
He cud devote his life to paintin' wan rib iv a fan, f'r which he got two dollars, or he cud become a cab horse.
Mr. Dooley Says|Finley Dunne
A rib springs from the additional shafts to the centre of the corner column.
Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Carlisle|C. King Eley

British Dictionary definitions for rib-tickling

rib-tickling

adjective

very amusing; causing laughter

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rib-tickling

Origin of rib-tickling

OTHER WORDS FROM rib-tickling

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How to use rib-tickling in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for rib-tickling