Definition of ribbing Ribbing

/ɹɪˈbɪŋ/ - [ribing] - rib•bing

We found 10 definitions of ribbing from 5 different sources.

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What does ribbing mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: ribbings

ribbing - a framework of ribs
ribbing - the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances; "he ignored their teases"; "his ribbing was gentle but persistent"
  tease, teasing, tantalization
  harassment, molestation the act of tormenting by continued persistent attacks and criticism
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • ribbing (Noun)
    The action of the verb to rib.
  • ribbing (Noun)
    Collectively, the ribs on an object.
  • ribbing (Noun)
    An instance of teasing.
  • ribbing (Verb)
    Present participle of rib.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • ribbing (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Rib
  • ribbing (n.)
    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.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • ribbing
    The act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously.

Part of speech

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  • ribbing, verb, gerund of rib (infinitive).
  • ribbing, noun, singular of ribbings.

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Sign Language

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