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.
Register: slang
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.