rib-tickler

Example Sentences

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It’s not a side-splitter, by any means, but Harden wouldn’t even concede that it’s a rib-tickler.

From Slate • Mar. 1, 2020

Not because of the title — “United States of Jihad: Investigating America’s Homegrown Terrorists” isn’t what you’d call a rib-tickler.

From Washington Post • Feb. 4, 2016

Sample rib-tickler: "Think what I'd have to pay Alyce if she'd contributed anything to the relationship – such as children or even a two-way conversation."

From The Guardian • Aug. 18, 2012

Kallis simmers liked a riled pitbull and sends down a rib-tickler - ole!

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2010

All records beaten as a fun-maker, rib-tickler, and laugh-provoker.

From The Blunders of a Bashful Man by Victor, Metta Victoria Fuller