intj

ribbit

RIH-biht

Ribbit (intj) means used to represent the croaking sound a frog makes. Example: “Ribbit! went the toad from the edge of the pond.”

intj

Used to represent the croaking sound a frog makes.

"Ribbit! went the toad from the edge of the pond."

verb

To make a frog's croaking sound.

"The bullfrogs ribbited all night by the lake."

How to use ribbit

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe classic cartoon "frog noise," used as an interjection or as a verb for making that sound.

Word forms

ribbited past tense, ribbitted past tense, ribbits plural, ribbits singular

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_____! went the toad from the edge of the pond.

Etymology

An imitative (onomatopoeic) word that mimics the actual sound frogs make.

Frequently asked questions

What does “ribbit” mean?

The word “ribbit” means used to represent the croaking sound a frog makes. In plain terms, the classic cartoon "frog noise," used as an interjection or as a verb for making that sound.

How do you pronounce “ribbit”?

“Ribbit” is pronounced RIH-biht (/ˈɹɪbɪt/ in IPA).

How do you use “ribbit” in a sentence?

Here is “ribbit” used in a sentence: “Ribbit! went the toad from the edge of the pond.”

What part of speech is “ribbit”?

Depending on how it is used, “ribbit” can be an intj and a verb.

How many meanings does “ribbit” have?

“Ribbit” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: used to represent the croaking sound a frog makes.