intj

ribbit

RIH-biht

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

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Used to represent the croaking sound a frog makes.

"Frogs croaking ribbit, ribbit Trees rustling sssshh, ssshh Water rushing over rapids splash, clash." — The Canberra Times, Australian Captial Territory (1992)

"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." — Vera Morris, transl (1943)

"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.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Plural: ribbits
Third person singular: ribbits
Past tense: ribbited, ribbitted

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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.