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.

Other phrases about:

too cool for school

very fashionable 
Brevity is the Soul of Wit

The key element of funny speech and writing is shortness.

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A humorous or sarcastic phrase used to suggest that someone has to confirm what they are about to say in order to avoid making contradictory pieces of information ( commonly seen in tweets)

funny ha-ha or funny peculiar?

Used to ask whether the word "funny" is being used to mean "humorous" or "strange"

(as) funny as a crutch

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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A humorous way of saying that what one has said is just what they acknowledge and may not be entirely accurate

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