ribbit
Pronunciations (2)
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/ˈɹɪbɪt/
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/ˈɹɪbət/
Interjection
The vocal sound made by a frog or toad.
Usage- onomatopoeic
- Examples
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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.
Frogs croaking ribbit, ribbit Trees rustling sssshh, ssshh Water rushing over rapids splash, clash.
Used to anonymously and disrespectfully break silence, as in educational or ceremonial settings.
- Examples
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The students fell momentarily silent while he finished writing on the board. Then, "Ribbit!"
Noun
The vocal sound made by a frog or toad.
Verb
To make the sound of a frog or toad.
Usage- Intransitive
Word forms
ribbitsribbitsribbitingribbittingribbitedribbitedribbittedribbitted