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- [rib-ing]
- /ˈrɪb ɪŋ/
- /ˈrɪb.ɪŋ/
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- [rib-ing]
- /ˈrɪb ɪŋ/
Definitions of ribbing word
- noun ribbing one of a series of curved bones that are articulated with the vertebrae and occur in pairs, 12 in humans, on each side of the vertebrate body, certain pairs being connected with the sternum and forming the thoracic wall. 1
- noun ribbing a cut of meat, as beef, containing a rib. 1
- noun ribbing ribs, spareribs (def 2). 1
- noun ribbing Architecture. any of several archlike members of a vault supporting it at the groins, defining its distinct surfaces, or dividing these surfaces into panels: including ogives and tiercerons. any of several molded members or moldings, including ridge ribs and liernes, and on the surface of a vault accenting the ridges or dividing the surface into panels. 1
- noun ribbing something resembling a rib in form, position, or use, as a supporting or strengthening part. 1
- noun ribbing a structural member that supports the shape of something: an umbrella rib. 1
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Origin of ribbing
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
First recorded in 1555-65; rib1 + -ing1
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Ribbing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ribbing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
ribbing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ribbing
noun ribbing
- asteism — use of creative, courteous, and well-mannered sarcasm or ridicule
- badinage — Badinage is humorous or light-hearted conversation that often involves teasing someone.
- dissing — to show disrespect for; affront.
- badgering — any of various burrowing, carnivorous mammals of the family Mustelidae, as Taxidea taxus, of North America, and Meles meles, of Europe and Asia.
- banter — Banter is teasing or joking talk that is amusing and friendly.
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