HyperDic: ribbing

English > 2 senses of the word ribbing:
NOUNartifactribbinga framework of ribs
actribbing, tease, teasing, tantalizationthe act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule)
ribbing > pronunciation
Soundsrih'bihng
Rhymesabducting ... zoning: 2044 rhymes with ihng...
English > ribbing: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA framework of ribs.
Broaderframework, frameA structure supporting or containing something
Spanishcostillar
English > ribbing: 2 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningThe act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances.
Example "his ribbing was gentle but persistent"
Synonymstease, teasing, tantalization
Broaderharassment, molestationThe act of tormenting by continued persistent attacks / attacks and criticism
Spanishburla, vacile
Catalanprovocar, vacil·lar
Verbsribsubject to laughter or ridicule

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