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ribbing

Pronunciation: /ˈrɪbɪŋ/
Definition of ribbing

noun

[mass noun]
  • 1a rib-like structure or pattern: a fleecy sweatshirt with ribbing at neck, cuffs, and hem this specimen lacks the strong ribbing seen on many brachiopods
  • 2 informal good-natured teasing: he took a good deal of ribbing with the utmost good humour

ribbing in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of ribbing in the US English dictionary
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