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Old 04 April 2011, 06:11   #1
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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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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 .

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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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how about a'cage' of ribs
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Surely it should be a "rack" of RIBs, a single RIB should be a "spare" RIB.
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How about a Barbeque of Ribs ... yum
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Rummble of ribs !

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Surely it should be a "rack" of RIBs, a single RIB should be a "spare" RIB.
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Surely it should be a "rack" of RIBs
Not when Bigmuz7's around

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ok you get my vote
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