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ribbing

/'rɪbɪŋ/

Synonyms of ribbing Antonyms of ribbing Examples of ribbing Usage of ribbing Parts of ribbing Definition that contains ribbing Words sounding like ribbing Explanation of ribbing

noun
the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances
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"his ribbing was gentle but persistent"

Similar:

tantalization tease teasing

type of:
harassment molestation
noun
a framework of ribs
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type of:
frame framework

Examples of ribbing

"his ribbing was gentle but persistent"