Synonyms of ribbing

Noun

1. ribbing, framework

usage: a framework of ribs

2. tease, teasing, ribbing, tantalization, harassment, molestation

usage: 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"

Verb

1. rib, knit

usage: form vertical ribs by knitting; "A ribbed sweater"

2. ridicule, roast, guy, blackguard, laugh at, jest at, rib, make fun, poke fun, mock, bemock

usage: subject to laughter or ridicule; "The satirists ridiculed the plans for a new opera house"; "The students poked fun at the inexperienced teacher"; "His former students roasted the professor at his 60th birthday"

Definition and meaning of ribbing (Dictionary)