Login
Ideas
Quotes
Lessons
Words
Username
Password
Login
Cancel
Forgot
password?
Search:
Dictionary
All Posts
Search
Search
Store Your Knowledge at the Brain Bank!
Login
/
Register - It's free!
Username
Password
Login
Cancel
Forgot
password?
ribbing
Definition
Cancel
Bank This Word!
My Lists
Login to Create a List
Register for Free!
Keep Public?
ribbing
noun
(rib-bing)
the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances
Synonyms:
tantalization
,
tease
,
teasing
,
Examples:
His ribbing was gentle but persistent.
ribbing
noun
(rib-bing)
a framework of ribs
Words Related to
ribbing
!
razzing
,
banter
,
flak
,
chuckle
,
jokes
,
needling
,
teasing
,
flack
,
jokester
,
jocularity
,
gibes
,
snickers
,
laughs
,
derision
,
jibes
,
poke fun
,
potshots
,
heckling
,
hijinks
,
ridicule
,
guff
,
barbs
,
quip
,
repartee
,
grumbling
,
mickey
,
laughter
,
yuks
,
badinage
,
wisecracks
,
jesting
,
tomfoolery
,
sniping
,
taunts
,
smirks
,
camaraderie
,
griping
,
guffaws
,
criticism
,
kudos
,
pats
,
umbrage
,
lampooning
,
levity
,
giggle
,
compliments
,
barracking
,
gallows humor
,
catcalls
,
carping
,
hilarity
,
practical joker
,
praise
,
jeers
,
scorn
,
dissing
,
pranking
,
schtick
,
scolding
,
yapping
,
awkwardness
,
titters
,
brushoff
,
goof
,
jabs
,
jawing
,
clowning
,
pleasantries
,
wedgie
,
cheers
,
applause
,
kibitzing
,
plaudits
,
sneers
,
backtalk
,
smiles
,
badgering
,
headshaking
,
brickbats
,
noogie
,
mirth
,
chortles
,
cutup
,
grins
,
admiration
,
glances
,
grumpiness
,
consternation
,
shtick
,
hug
,
bumps
,
silliness
,
prankster
,
humor
,
pep talk
,
opprobrium
,
ire
,
zinger
,
roughhousing
,
disparagement
,
ribbing
Examples by Brain Bank Users