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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

ribbing

/ˈrɪbɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does ribbing mean?

noun

The act of teasing or joking with someone in a good-natured way, often in a group setting. In knitting or crochet, a decorative pattern of ridges or bumps on a fabric.

Example

"The group was ribbing their friend about his new haircut, but it was all in good fun."

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