Definition of ribbing

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  • ribbing is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
  • ribbing is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 12
  • ribbing is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 16

Definition of ribbing

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

    Examples

    1. his ribbing was gentle but persistent

    Synonyms

    1. tantalization
    2. tease
    3. teasing
  • a framework of ribs (noun)

See definition of ribbing in Merriam Webster