单词 | ribsticking |
释义 | > as lemmasribsticking ribsticking adj. (of food) that ‘sticks to the ribs’, that sustains over a long period (cf. to stick to a person's (also the) ribs at Phrases 3). ΚΠ 1829 Sporting Mag. 23 205 Their [sc. hounds'] food should have less ‘rib-sticking’ qualities. 1917 Furnit. Worker July 420/2 A rib-sticking supper was served and plenty of refreshments were to be had. 2003 Food & Trav. July–Aug. 21/2 There's always a queue..for the superb fish and chips, dressed crab and ribsticking British puds such as spotted dick. < as lemmas |
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