 ribbing |
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| 1. | [ noun ] the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances | |
| Synonyms: | teasing tease | |
| Examples: | "he ignored their teases" "his ribbing was gentle but persistent" |
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| Related terms: | harassment ridicule tease | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a framework of ribs | |
| Related terms: | framework | |
| Similar spelling: |
ripping rubbing |
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