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

Diners will also find familiar favorites, too, like sticky Korean ribs, seafood towers, spicy Calabrian pasta and a variety of steaks and other sushi. — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026

According to Benjamin's arrest report, the dog's ribs, spine, and other bony structures were visibly prominent through its skin, which appeared loose and lacked normal body condition. — Anna McAllister, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

Jeff suffered two broken ribs and several bite and claw wounds, while Mallory suffered serious head and face injuries, as well as bite and puncture wounds. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026

How To Massage Kale Start by removing the tough stems and ribs, then tear or chop the leaves into bite-size pieces. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026

So there’s not that much to happen in the last two-thirds of the drama than for your ribs to be constantly nudged with the idea of how easily the most respectable citizens among us will give in to modest proposals and, indeed, murder. — Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026

Products impacted by the recall include ground pork, chorizo, pork chops, pork ribs as well as beef ribs, short ribs, oxtail and cuts of goat meat. — Julia Hawkins, Idaho Statesman, 24 Sep. 2026

Brush the ribs with the cola barbecue sauce on both sides and grill or broil for 10 minutes, flipping once, until charred on each side. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

The arched ceiling is formed from modular precast concrete ribs, while extensive glazing brings natural light into the swimming space and offers views across the city. — New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026