ribby /ˈɹɪbi/ adjective3 •Pertaining to or having ribs; ribbed.Fendi's smasheroo short, short fur belted over shorts, worn with ribby stockings, ribbier over-the-knee socks, Oxford ties. — 1971 •Specifically, so thin as to have prominent ribs; emaciated.He grew thin and ribby, with narrow shoulders and a breast like a plucked chicken. — 1982 •(UK) Shabby, in poor condition.Darbishire glanced at the first manuscript. "This one’s pretty ribby for a kick-off. It’s Binns’ famous effort.” — 1952 formsribbier · ribbiest