Ribbit
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɹɪbɪt/ · Part of speech interjection
Quick meaning: Ribbit is an interjection meaning (onomatopoeia) The vocal sound made by a frog or toad.
Meaning
(onomatopoeia) The vocal sound made by a frog or toad.
More Meanings
- Used to anonymously and disrespectfully break silence, as in educational or ceremonial settings.
- The vocal sound made by a frog or toad.
- (intransitive) To make the sound of a frog or toad.
Example Sentences
The students fell momentarily silent while he finished writing on the board. Then, "Ribbit!"
Frogs croaking ribbit, ribbit Trees rustling sssshh, ssshh Water rushing over rapids splash, clash.
Widow Toad: Looks kinds puny to me. Looks like a breeze could carry her off. Ribbit, ribbit. Maybe she could cook and clean my house.
Word Forms
- ribbits
- ribbiting
- ribbitting
- ribbited
- ribbitted
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include croak, croaking, quack, quilkin, rat-tat, burble.
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