ribbing

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noun

1. a framework of ribs
• Hypernyms:
framework
2. 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
• Syn:
tease, teasing, tantalization
• Derivationally related forms:
tantalize (for: tantalization), rib, tease (for: teasing), tease (for: tease)
• Hypernyms:
harassment, molestation