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ribbing

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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.

ribbing
Noun
1. a pattern of ribs in knitted material
2. a framework or structure of ribs
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.ribbing - a framework of ribs
framework - a structure supporting or containing something
2.ribbingribbing - 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"
harassment, molestation - the act of tormenting by continued persistent attacks and criticism

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Pinner says she's always about your trinket-box and drawers, and everybody's drawers, and she's sure she's put your white ribbing into her box.
 
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