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Synonyms of ribbing
(Entry 1 of 3)
marked by or expressive of mild or good-natured teasing
- the lightly ribbing tone tipped me off that this wasn't a serious reprimand
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ribbing
nounSynonyms of ribbing (Entry 2 of 3)
ribbing
verb
present participle of rib
Synonyms of ribbing (Entry 3 of 3)
to make fun of in a good-natured way
- ribbed him a bit about fumbling such an easy play
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Phrases Synonymous with ribbing
- goofing on
- [slang],
- taking the mickey out of
- [British]
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The first known use of ribbing was in 1592
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