stick to your ribs Share definition Flag An expression meaning to eat a food which gives one a full, satiated feeling for a lasting time. "Unlike some of that Chinese stuff, a T-bone steak and fries dinner is a real 'stick to your ribs' meal." stick to your ribs by slw19 October 30, 2008 0 0 Get merch Get the stick to your ribs mug. Buy Now — $32.95 See more merch