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ribbing > 2 senses
NOUN1ribbingA framework of ribs
2ribbing, tease, teasing, tantalizationThe act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule)
ribbing > pronunciation
Soundsrih'bihng
Rhymesabducting, abiding, abounding, and 2057 more rhymes in ihng...
ribbing > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA framework of ribs.
Broaderframework, frame, framing
ribbing > noun 2, act
MeaningThe act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule). Provoking someone with persistent annoyances.
Examples"his ribbing was gentle but persistent"
Synonymstease, teasing, tantalization
Broaderharassment, molestation
Verbsrib

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