ribroast

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Meaning · English

To beat up vigorously.

Register: dated, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

That done, he rises, humbly bows, / And gives thanks for the princely blows; / Departs not meanly proud, and boasting / Of his magnificent rib-roasting

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “ribroast” mean?

To beat up vigorously.

Is “ribroast” formal or informal?

ribroast is generally dated, slang.