ribroast

noun, verb — 2 senses

ribroast

noun

Etymology From rib + roast.

1

A cut of beef from the main rib.

Derived terms: like flies on a rib roast

ribroast

verb

Etymology From rib + roast.

1

Dated, Slang To beat up vigorously.

That done, he rises, humbly bows, / And gives thanks for the princely blows; / Departs not meanly proud, and boasting / Of his magnificent rib-roastingc. 1663, Samuel Butler, Hudibras:

Related terms: ribroaster

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