Synonyms of rib

rib 1 of 2

noun

1

as in parody

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• parody
• spoof
• satire
• takeoff
• burlesque
• caricature
• imitation
• travesty
• distortion
• comedy
• sketch
• send-up
• put-on
• exaggeration
• lampoon
• mockery
• farce
• humor
• impersonation
• squib
• slapstick
• mimicking

2

as in joke

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• joke
• laugh
• joking
• gag
• witticism
• jape
• one-liner
• crack
• giggle
• wisecrack
• drollery
• josh
• waggery
• sally
• quip
• yuk
• scream
• funny
• pleasantry
• jest
• boff
• comedy
• nifty
• prank
• caper
• parody
• riot
• riff
• boffola
• practical joke
• leg-pull
• mock
• burlesque
• humorousness
• buffoonery
• banter
• humor
• panic
• raillery
• funning
• trick
• antic
• lampoon
• wisecracking
• caricature
• persiflage
• thigh-slapper
• wordplay
• mockery
• kidding
• facetiousness
• put-on
• repartee
• knee-slapper
• monkeyshine(s)
• drollness
• wit
• funniness
• hilariousness

rib

2 of 2

verb

as in to tease

to make fun of in a good-natured way

ribbed him a bit about fumbling such an easy play

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tease
• kid
• joke
• roast
• razz
• jive
• ride
• chaff
• rally
• josh
• take the mickey out of
• goof on
• banter
• fun
• string along
• jest
• fool
• quip
• jolly
• gag
• wisecrack
• jape
• yuk

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rib

Noun

Some weeks customers were so sparse that Martinez couldn’t afford to offer his now-signature rib-eye taco. — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026

Lynch confirmed an initial report by ESPN that Shanahan fractured his nose, a hand and three ribs, while requiring over 40 stitches to his face and sustaining a severe concussion. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 25 July 2026

Verb

Lee ribbed the audience and watched as a case opened to reveal a miniature Cup. — Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

Thanks to its sleeveless silhouette, the top feels lightweight and breathable on hot days, while ribbed knits and stretch cotton fabrics offer a comfortable, body-skimming fit without feeling restrictive. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026