Ribbing

Pronunciation: /ˈrɪbɪŋ/

Ribbing (noun)

  1. playful jokes or comments made to someone in a friendly way
  2. a pattern of raised lines on fabric, often used in clothing
  3. a series of raised lines or ridges that strengthen a structure

Examples

  • He took the ribbing from his friends in good humor.
  • She gave him some ribbing about his new haircut.

Common collocations: gentle ribbing, take ribbing, give ribbing, knit ribbing, ribbing pattern

Synonyms of Ribbing

Informal

Neutral

Antonyms of Ribbing

  • when ribbing is meant as teasing