Rib-tickling In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "rib-tickling", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Rachel Chau calendar 2021-07-16 03:07

Meaning of Rib-tickling

Synonyms:

amusing , funny , hilarious , humorous

Rib-tickling adjective informal

Very hilarious or humorous; causing laughter and amusement

They have created many rib-tickling shows for kids.

Her overreaction has sparked rib-tickling memes on the social media.

Everyone likes her rib-tickling jokes.

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Not amusing at all 

Origin of Rib-tickling

The idea of the adjective may come from the fact that when someone tickles your ribs, you may burst into laughter.

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