Ribbing
Pronunciation: /ˈrɪbɪŋ/
Ribbing (noun)
- playful jokes or comments made to someone in a friendly way
- a pattern of raised lines on fabric, often used in clothing
- 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