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ribbing

/'rɪbɪŋ/

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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

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