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

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

The scene coalesces around a kitchen that dishes out consistent American bar favorites like burgers, sliders, ribs, wraps and wings. — Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

According to the prosecution, the 60-year-old man got out of his car, approached Pinales-Villar to get his information, and was stabbed in the ribs before Pinales-Villar left the scene. — Matt Schooley, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

Jasper Nathaniel, an independent journalist who helped Levine escape the attack, said that Levine also had cracked ribs, and may have been stabbed. — Cameron Peters, Vox, 16 Oct. 2026

As a result, Da’Juan was left concussed, and Nikole broke two ribs. — Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026

In addition to the scapula, archaeologists documented a pair of left ribs, a right rib fragment, a nearly complete right hand, and seven teeth. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2026

The gear’s teeth and internal ribs came through clearly, as did the clip’s narrow gate and mating features. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026