ribbing
noun
rib·bing ˈri-biŋ 
: an arrangement of ribs
Example Sentences
a little good-natured ribbing between friends the ribbing on a sweater
Recent Examples on the Web One of the ways Francona keeps the mood light in the Guardians’ clubhouse is by doling out some good-natured ribbing to Barnett, who has coached with him in the minors and as served as Cleveland’s replay coordinator since 2016. 
Joe Noga, cleveland, 7 Sep. 2022 Since then, an unofficial tradition began of the current president hosting their most recent predecessor at the White House for the event with few exceptions -- events that have often been bipartisan with some good-natured ribbing. Molly Nagle, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2022 Even live, Berens (largely) eschewed expletives and explicit topics (beyond some PG-13-level innuendo), and his playful ribbing wouldn't offend anybody. Piet Levy, Journal Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2022 Their give-and-take rapport in conversation is punctuated by candor, thoughtful reflection and good-natured ribbing. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2022 Effusive online ribbing can be a good thing for big restaurant chains and food makers. Allison Morrow, CNN, 6 Aug. 2022 Walker, a member of the team’s leadership council, knew his buddy would take the ribbing well, and there’s a method to his madness too. Mary Kay Cabot, cleveland, 24 Aug. 2022 Phan received some ribbing for his receiving his medical degree at Michigan. Nathan Baird, cleveland, 3 Aug. 2022 Yes, those are likely to draw some good-natured ribbing from his teammates. Michelle Gardner, The Arizona Republic, 28 July 2022 See More
Joe Noga, cleveland, 7 Sep. 2022 Since then, an unofficial tradition began of the current president hosting their most recent predecessor at the White House for the event with few exceptions -- events that have often been bipartisan with some good-natured ribbing. Molly Nagle, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2022 Even live, Berens (largely) eschewed expletives and explicit topics (beyond some PG-13-level innuendo), and his playful ribbing wouldn't offend anybody. Piet Levy, Journal Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2022 Their give-and-take rapport in conversation is punctuated by candor, thoughtful reflection and good-natured ribbing. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2022 Effusive online ribbing can be a good thing for big restaurant chains and food makers. Allison Morrow, CNN, 6 Aug. 2022 Walker, a member of the team’s leadership council, knew his buddy would take the ribbing well, and there’s a method to his madness too. Mary Kay Cabot, cleveland, 24 Aug. 2022 Phan received some ribbing for his receiving his medical degree at Michigan. Nathan Baird, cleveland, 3 Aug. 2022 Yes, those are likely to draw some good-natured ribbing from his teammates. Michelle Gardner, The Arizona Republic, 28 July 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1592, in the meaning defined above
ribbing 1 of 3
adjective
as in joking
marked by or expressive of mild or good-natured teasing the lightly ribbing tone tipped me off that this wasn't a serious reprimand Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- joking
- bantering
- razzing
- sarcastic
- mocking
- jesting
- kidding
- joshing
- fooling
- chaffing
- quizzical
- rallying
- funning
- ridiculing
- taunting
- heckling
- jeering
- needling
- baiting
- derisive
- deriding
- quipping
- bandying
- hassling
- scornful
- contemptuous
- disdainful
- derisory
ribbing
2 of 3noun
as in razzing
Synonyms & Similar Words
- razzing
- mocking
- ridiculing
- kidding
- facetiousness
- fooling
- drollness
- funniness
- humorousness
- richness
- barb
- wordplay
- humor
- hilariousness
- banter
- witticism
- joke
- wisecrack
- laugh
- wit
- gag
- quip
- joshing
- raillery
- pleasantry
- jesting
- badinage
- gambit
- dig
- repartee
- waggery
- sally
- jest
- persiflage
- chitchat
- chatter
- nothings
- small talk
- crack
- chaff
- gossip
- backchat
- give-and-take
ribbing
3 of 3verb
as in teasing
to make fun of in a good-natured way ribbed him a bit about fumbling such an easy play Synonyms & Similar Words
- teasing
- joking
- kidding
- razzing
- joshing
- roasting
- chaffing
- bantering
- jiving
- riding
- goofing on
- rallying
- taking the mickey out of
- funning
- jesting
- wisecracking
- jollying
- quipping
- japing
- fooling
- stringing along
- yukking
- yucking
- gagging
