ribbing

Meaning

Verb

present participle and gerund of rib

Noun

1. (uncountable) The action of the verb to rib; teasing.
2. (countable, uncountable) A rib, or the collective ribs, on an object.
3. (countable) An instance of teasing.

rib

• Noun
• Verb

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Synonyms

teasing

tantalization

tease

beading

making fun of

raillery

rib

Translations

nervatura

costillaje

rigature

aufziehend

taquinerie

burla

dispetto

scherzo

🤣

canzonatura

costolatura

presa in giro

provocação

التضليع

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈɹɪbɪŋ/

Etymology

From rib (“tease”, verb) + -ing; from the common practice of tickling the ribs to cause laughter.