Synonyms of ribs

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• parodies
• spoofs
• burlesques
• satires
• caricatures
• imitations
• takeoffs
• travesties
• send-ups
• sketches
• distortions
• comedies
• put-ons
• squibs
• lampoons
• exaggerations
• slapsticks
• impersonations
• humors
• mockeries
• farces

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• jokes
• laughs
• giggles
• gags
• witticisms
• screams
• wisecracks
• drolleries
• cracks
• one-liners
• sallies
• japes
• funnies
• quips
• waggeries
• pleasantries
• jests
• joshes
• yuks
• pranks
• nifties
• practical jokes
• comedies
• riots
• riffs
• parodies
• capers
• humors
• tricks
• antics
• boffs
• boffolas
• buffooneries
• panics
• railleries
• burlesques
• caricatures
• leg-pulls
• knee-slappers
• banters
• thigh-slappers
• repartees
• wits
• lampoons
• mocks
• mockeries
• monkeyshines
• persiflages
• wordplays
• put-ons

ribs

2 of 2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• kids
• teases
• jokes
• roasts
• razzes
• chaffs
• rides
• jives
• joshes
• rallies
• takes the mickey out of
• goofs on
• banters
• strings along
• quips
• jests
• fools
• wisecracks
• jollies
• funs
• gags
• yuks
• japes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ribs

Noun

But the Railhead expanded the menu with pork ribs all day and contest-winning french fries. — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026

Saucy and sticky, the tender ribs tug impeccably off the bone. — Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

The extensive menu covers all the classics, including burgers, steaks, barbecue ribs, and pasta. — Vivian Chung, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2026

Cook 1 green bell pepper, halved, ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped, 1 medium white onion, finely chopped, and 2 celery stalks, finely chopped, in same skillet, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until softened, about 4 minutes. — Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026

Keep your shoulders down and back, your ribs stacked over your hips, and your core engaged. — Jakob Roze, HEALTH, 2 Nov. 2026

The plaintiffs accused McDonald’s of intentionally shaping McRib patties with ridges to resemble pork ribs and make diners believe the sandwich contains rib meat, an expensive cut known for its higher fat content and rich flavor. — Reuters, NBC news, 31 Oct. 2026

Kardashian’s white dress featured a deep plunging neckline that appeared to carve all the way down to her ribs. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 23 Oct. 2026

For example, a full rack of ribs sold for $30, while a half rack was around $15. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026