English · Slang Attested

rib-tickler

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Meaning · English

A ball bowled short of a length that bounces up higher than expected and strikes the batter in the ribs.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

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

Common questions

What does “rib-tickler” mean?

A ball bowled short of a length that bounces up higher than expected and strikes the batter in the ribs.

Is “rib-tickler” formal or informal?

rib-tickler is generally slang.

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