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ribbing
1[ rib-ing ]
ribbing
2[ rib-ing ]
noun
- an act or instance of teasing.
ribbing
/ ˈrɪbɪŋ /
noun
- a framework or structure of ribs
- ribs collectively
- a raised pattern in woven or knitted material, made in knitting by doing purl and plain stitches alternately
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
These were the same group chats that once contained gossip, lunch orders, and gentle ribbing between friends, but now, we’d also often devote minutes and blocks of text to a virus that we were struggling to find any information about.
The declaration was received with some good-natured ribbing.
It also features ventilation mesh, compression ribbing, shock absorption, anti-blister cushions, and arc support, providing your feet with ultimate comfort.
However, there were some instances where multiple people laid claim to the same election, so expect at least some airing of grievances — and, of course, plenty of good-natured ribbing.
From armpit to waistline, there’s a four-inch strip of ribbing that improved arm mobility, which made this the most comfortable hoodie for exercise.
In all, the comment seemed to be a bit of gentle ribbing with the leader of the free world.
While Pamela reverts to ribbing Louie, she's visibly shaken.
Good to see that the brothers are not done with ribbing each other as publicly as possible.
For them, the signs are meant as a gentle ribbing, not to start “some kind of beef.”
Bipartisanship is well and good, but sometimes what the Beltway really needs is glamour and a good ribbing.
Continue even in ribbing until armhole from first shaping measures 3¾ ins.
Large brown amphorae, peg bottoms; ribbed after 180, wide ribbing at first, then narrower.
Continue ribbing until the stocking measures, from casting on, 22 inches.
Work on a 2nd needle ribbing according to pattern, all the stitches on the next two needles excepting the two last.
Having 80 stitches on your needle, you must, in commencing the ribbing, narrow off the extra stitches.
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