ribs

Noun

• support resembling the rib of an animal
• any of the 12 pairs of curved arches of bone extending from the spine to or toward the sternum in humans (and similar bones in most vertebrates)
• cut of meat including one or more ribs
• a teasing remark
• a riblike supporting or strengthening part of an animal or plant
• a projecting molding on the underside of a vault or ceiling; may be ornamental or structural
• plural of rib

Verb

• form vertical ribs by knitting
• subject to laughter or ridicule
• third-person singular simple present indicative of rib

Synonyms

blackguard, costa, guy, jest at, laugh at, make fun, poke fun, rib, ridicule, roast