ribbing

Example Sentences

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"We kind of came across as diametric opposites," Philbin said, "which seemed to give the audience as much of a kick as we got from our silly ribbings of each other."

From Salon • Jul. 25, 2020

Shuri is his Q, consistently testing the limits of technological advancement and designing for him the ultimate suit and footwear for combat while serving up affectionate ribbings the way siblings do.

From Slate • Feb. 23, 2018

The connection between the three has only grown stronger, even through the occasional, good-natured ribbings.

From Washington Post • Sep. 3, 2011

But at last all of them sharpen bluely, show bright folds and ribbings of green through their haze.

From Two Years in the French West Indies by Hearn, Lafcadio

Closer and closer it comes, until the green of its heights breaks through the purple here and there,—in flashings and ribbings of color.

From Two Years in the French West Indies by Hearn, Lafcadio