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ribbing.

jesting; joking

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈɹɪbɪŋ/
  1. jesting; joking

Where this word comes from

From rib (“tease”, verb) + -ing; from the common practice of tickling the ribs to cause laughter.

noun/ˈɹɪbɪŋ/
  1. The action of the verb to rib; teasing.

    uncountable
  2. A rib, or the collective ribs, on an object.

    countable · uncountable
  3. An instance of teasing.

    countable
Where this word comes from

From rib (“tease”, verb) + -ing; from the common practice of tickling the ribs to cause laughter.

verb/ˈɹɪbɪŋ/
  1. present participle and gerund of rib

    form-of · gerund · participle · present
Where this word comes from

From rib (“tease”, verb) + -ing; from the common practice of tickling the ribs to cause laughter.

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