ribbing (Meaning)
ribbing (n)
a framework of ribs
the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances
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.
Synonyms & Antonyms of ribbing
ribbing Sentence Examples
- The comedian's witty ribbing of his fellow performers kept the audience in stitches.
- The coach's playful ribbing of the players encouraged them to work harder.
- The siblings engaged in good-natured ribbing about their respective strengths and weaknesses.
- The sales team's ribbing of each other helped them relieve stress and foster a positive work environment.
- The interviewer's gentle ribbing of the candidate's nervousness eased the tension in the room.
- The host's ribbing of the celebrity guests created a lighthearted atmosphere on the red carpet.
- The teacher's playful ribbing of the student's silly mistake helped them see the humor in the situation.
- The friends' ribbing of the birthday boy's receding hairline was a testament to their close bond.
- The critics' ribbing of the movie's predictable plot and bland characters was both humorous and insightful.
- The ribbing on the fabric of the shirt gave it a unique and stylish texture.
FAQs About the word ribbing
a framework of ribs, the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyancesof Rib, An asse
kidding, razzing, bantering,joking, sarcastic, chaffing,joshing, funning, mocking, jesting
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The comedian's witty ribbing of his fellow performers kept the audience in stitches.
The coach's playful ribbing of the players encouraged them to work harder.
The siblings engaged in good-natured ribbing about their respective strengths and weaknesses.
The sales team's ribbing of each other helped them relieve stress and foster a positive work environment.
