ribbing

Meanings

Verb

Present participle of rib

Noun

The action of the verb to rib; teasing.
A rib, or the collective ribs, on an object.
An instance of teasing.

Origin

rib + -ing; from the common practice of tickling the ribs to cause laughter.

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