| NOUN | artifact | ribbing | a framework of ribs |
|---|---|---|---|
| act | ribbing, tease, teasing, tantalization | the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule) |
| Sounds | rih'bihng | |
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| Rhymes | abducting ... zoning: 2044 rhymes with ihng... | |
| Meaning | A framework of ribs. | |
|---|---|---|
| Broader | framework, frame | A structure supporting or containing something |
| Spanish | costillar | |
| Meaning | The act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances. | |
|---|---|---|
| Example | "his ribbing was gentle but persistent" | |
| Synonyms | tease, teasing, tantalization | |
| Broader | harassment, molestation | The act of tormenting by continued persistent attacks / attacks and criticism |
| Spanish | burla, vacile | |
| Catalan | provocar, vacil·lar | |
| Verbs | rib | subject to laughter or ridicule |
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