ribbing

Speech parts

1. ribbing - Noun

2. ribbing - Verb

Derived from rib

Meaning

of Rib

An assemblage or arrangement of ribs, as the timberwork for the support of an arch or coved ceiling, the veins in the leaves of some plants, ridges in the fabric of cloth, or the like.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

teasing tease tantalization coquette fin repartee blackguard grooving fun joke disturbing ridicule rib bead roast
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Antonyms

serious respect praise approve applause flatter
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Hypernyms

frame framework harassment molestation

Anagrams

bribing Gribbin

Examples

he ignored their teases Source: Internet

his ribbing was gentle but persistent Source: Internet

Schumer later deleted the post after it sparked widespread ribbing and Hilaria took offence. Source: Internet

Each fabric has different properties: a garter stitch has much more vertical stretch, while ribbing stretches much more horizontally. Source: Internet

Bamboo was not available in Mesopotamia (or by the Dead Sea), nor were there any other plants growing nearby from which strong ribbing could be made. Source: Internet

Created from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribbing, the lamps are still made by the original manufacturer in Japan; shown below is a selection of the Akari table lamps, which start at $105. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

ribbeite ribber ribbie ribbingly ribbit Ribble