Associations to the word «Ribby»

Wiktionary

RIBBY, adjective. Pertaining to or having ribs; ribbed. [from 18th c.]
RIBBY, adjective. Specifically, thin so as to have prominent ribs; emaciated. [from 19th c.]
RIBBY, adjective. (UK) Shabby, in poor condition. [from 20th c.]

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope