Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ribbit
interjection
/ˈrɪbɪt/
Definition
The characteristic sound made by a frog, especially the common frog.
Examples
- As they walked by the pond, they heard a frog ribbiting in the distance.
- She made a playful ribbit sound to mimic the frogs in the backyard.
- In cartoons, frogs are often shown saying ‘ribbit’ to represent their croaking.
Meaning
Used to imitate or refer to the sound that frogs make.
Synonyms
- croak
- call
- grunt
