Associations to the word «Ribbing»
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Wiktionary
RIBBING, verb. Present participle of rib
RIBBING, noun. (uncountable) The action of the verb to rib.
RIBBING, noun. (uncountable) Collectively, the ribs on an object.
RIBBING, noun. (countable) An instance of teasing.
Dictionary definition
RIBBING, noun. A framework of ribs.
RIBBING, noun. 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".
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