Definition of RIBBY

ribby

Adj

  • Pertaining to or having ribs; ribbed.
  • Specifically, thin so as to have prominent ribs; emaciated.
  • Shabby, in poor condition.

Adjective

  • Having prominent ribs, often indicating thinness or leanness.

Examples

  • After several poor draws, his rack looked a bit ribby, lacking any strong scoring potential.

Origin / Etymology

From rib + -y.

Scrabble Score: 12

ribby: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
ribby: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
ribby: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

ribby: valid Words With Friends Word