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ribbing

[rib-ing] / ˈrɪb ɪŋ /


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“In the Bozeman area, are you going to get ribbed and teased for being from L.A.? Yes. But do I think people really care after you get that ribbing? No,” he says.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

When Paul pressed him again about his lack of apology, lack of contrition, and inability to even say he “misspoke,” while ribbing him about his “low impulse control” and presentation of “machismo,” Mullin didn’t waver.

From Slate • Mar. 18, 2026

Even in those worst of times, Suzuki was not above ribbing Wilhite.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 27, 2025

There will doubtless be some gentle ribbing to come for Southee from England's limited-overs captain.

From BBC • Aug. 15, 2025

Followed by laughter and the good-natured ribbing that usually followed one of Luke’s epic failures on this front.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss




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