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词汇 rib-poking
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Definition of rib-poking in English:

rib-poking

noun
  • The action of poking a person in the ribs, now typically to draw attention to a joke, innuendo, etc.; (hence figurative) the action of making a joke, especially in a sly or knowing way.

adjective
  • That pokes a person in the ribs; (figurative) that amuses, especially in a sly manner.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Inside Sebastopol.

Definition of rib-poking in US English:

rib-poking

noun
  • The action of poking a person in the ribs, now typically to draw attention to a joke, innuendo, etc.; (hence figurative) the action of making a joke, especially in a sly or knowing way.

adjective
  • That pokes a person in the ribs; (figurative) that amuses, especially in a sly manner.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Inside Sebastopol.

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