ribbing

Plural: ribbings

Noun

• a framework of ribs
• the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances
  • "his ribbing was gentle but persistent"
• The action of the verb to rib; teasing.
• A rib, or the collective ribs, on an object.
• An instance of teasing.

Verb

• form vertical ribs by knitting
• subject to laughter or ridicule
• present participle and gerund of rib

Synonyms

blackguard, guy, jest at, laugh at, make fun, poke fun, rib, ridicule, roast, tantalization, tease, teasing