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Ribbing

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riblikeResembling, or functioning like, a rib.
costatenounHaving ribs, or the appearance of ribs.
roughnounNot smooth; uneven.
unsmoothverbNot smooth; rough.
raggingnoun(South Asia) An initiation in educational institutions (e.g. universities) usually involving harassment by seniors.
razzingnoun(informal) Teasing or heckling.
rib-ticklernoun(informal) An amusing joke.
ribaudrynounObsolete form of ribaldry. [Joking or humorous language or behaviour used in a vulgar or lewd fashion.]
ribble-rabblenoun(obsolete) silly or indecent talk
banteringnounjoking; jesting
gibingnounA gibe.
rixationnoun(obsolete) Scolding; brawling.
quizzingnounThe asking of questions; interrogation.
jestingnounjoking
raillerynounGood-natured banter, jest, or ridicule.
rispnounA rubbing or grating together.
jibenounA facetious or insulting remark; a jeer, a taunt.
bibbingnounThe act of one who bibs; a drinking session.
rattlenounObject that rattles.
teasingnounThe act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously, especially by ridicule; provoking someone with persistent annoyances; making fun of, making light of someone.

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