rib
Pronunciation: [rɪb]
Word
Context: “anatomy”
(noun) a rib is one of the curved bones that make up your chest. They protect important organs like your heart and lungs, and help you breathe.
Example
She felt a pain in her rib after playing rough sports.
Example
The doctor said there was nothing wrong with my ribs after the X-ray.
Example
How many ribs do humans have in their bodies?
Context: “food”
(noun) a rib is a cut of meat from the rib area of an animal, often cooked and served as a tasty meal. People enjoy grilling or barbecuing ribs.
Example
We had delicious BBQ ribs for dinner last night.
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I did not enjoy the ribs because they were overcooked.
Example
What kind of ribs do you like to eat?
Context: “playfulness”
(verb) to rib someone means to make fun of them in a friendly or playful way. It’s like joking around with your friends.
Example
He loved to rib his sister about her favorite TV show.
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She didn't rib her friends because she knew they wanted to be serious that day.
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Do you like to rib your friends, or do you prefer to be serious?
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