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04 April 2011, 06:11
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Most correct, least correct
There's a couple of recent threads talking about a "gaggle of RIBs" and a "RIBsquadron"
Question is, what's the most correct or least correct collective noun for a gathering of RIBs or nobbers? 
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04 April 2011, 06:30
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I suppose it should be a flotilla of ribs , but that sounds a bit naff.
How about a Grin of ribs ! Due to the inherent grin factor .
Craig............
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04 April 2011, 06:52
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On YBW it was suggested that the collective noun for boat owners should be an optimism. 
A fleet of RIBs is probably most proper.
A pump of inflatables?
A slip of trailer boats?
A wake of powerboats?
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04 April 2011, 07:07
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how about a'cage' of ribs
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04 April 2011, 07:40
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Surely it should be a "rack" of RIBs, a single RIB should be a "spare" RIB.
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04 April 2011, 07:44
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How about a Barbeque of Ribs ... yum
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04 April 2011, 08:00
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Rummble of ribs !
Craig.........
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04 April 2011, 08:11
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 250kts
Surely it should be a "rack" of RIBs, a single RIB should be a "spare" RIB.
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04 April 2011, 10:03
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 250kts
Surely it should be a "rack" of RIBs
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Not when Bigmuz7's around 
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04 April 2011, 17:08
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 250kts
Surely it should be a "rack" of RIBs, a single RIB should be a "spare" RIB.
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ok you get my vote
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04 April 2011, 21:36
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Least correct terms:
Pack of
Hoard of
Gang of
S.
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05 April 2011, 15:19
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Surely it's got to be a spray of ribs! 
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05 April 2011, 15:53
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Crusher
Surely it's got to be a spray of ribs! |
aaheeermmm if it's going to be a spray then it really ought to be a 'sprey of ribs!
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05 April 2011, 20:07
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No io definitely meant a spray! Lol!
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05 April 2011, 21:41
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A 'nob of ribbers'?
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05 April 2011, 21:45
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I guess a "Grin" of RIBS works
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05 April 2011, 21:51
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nos4r2
A 'nob of ribbers'?
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Reading through and I was about to suggest the same but you beat me to it
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