ribuck

ribuck
\\ˈrīˌbək\ adjective
Etymology: origin unknown
slang Australia : first-rate, genuine — often used interjectionally

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ribuck
var. ryebuck.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • Ribuck — (obsolete) 1. very good, genuine: ribuck shearer ; 2. exclamation of agreement; all right …   Dictionary of Australian slang

  • ribuck — Australian Slang (obsolete) 1. very good, genuine: ribuck shearer ; 2. exclamation of agreement; all right …   English dialects glossary

  • ribuck — ri·buck …   English syllables

  • ribuck — /ˈraɪbʌk/ (say ruybuk) adjective, interjection → rybuck …  

  • rybuck — /ˈraɪbʌk/ (say ruybuk) Colloquial –adjective 1. Obsolete very good, genuine: *He heard the man say: A ryebuck bloke is Jack West. One of the best. –frank hardy, 1950. –interjection 2. (an exclamation expressing assent or compliance.) Also, ribuck …  

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