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ribbing

noun

the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances

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Word length
7
Starts with
R
Ends with
G
Contains
IB
Scrabble score
12
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈɹɪbɪŋ

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances

    “he ignored their teases”

noun

  1. a framework of ribs

In context

Example Sentences

he ignored their teases
his ribbing was gentle but persistent

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