ribbing

noun

rib·​bing ˈri-biŋ How to pronounce ribbing (audio)
: an arrangement of ribs

Examples of ribbing in a Sentence

a little good-natured ribbing between friends the ribbing on a sweater
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Word History

First Known Use

1592, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ribbing was in 1592

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“Ribbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ribbing. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

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