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ribbing in WordNet English dictionary
noun- 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 ribbing tantalization
- a framework of ribs
ribbing
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