ribbing

rib·bing  (rbng)

n.

1. Ribs considered as a group.

2. An arrangement of ribs, as in a boat.

3. Informal The act or an instance of joking or teasing.

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ribbing

Noun

1. a pattern of ribs in knitted material

2. a framework or structure of ribs

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	ribbing - a framework of ribs framework - a structure supporting or containing something
	2.	ribbing - the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances; "he ignored their teases"; "his ribbing was gentle but persistent" tantalization, teasing, tease harassment, molestation - the act of tormenting by continued persistent attacks and criticism