ribbing

🇺🇸 /ˈrɪbɪŋ/ 🇬🇧 /ˈrɪbɪŋ/
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noun
R

A pattern of raised lines made by knitting, often used in sweaters and other clothing.

The sweater had a stylish ribbing pattern around the cuffs.

R

Friendly teasing or joking about someone.

The team's ribbing about his new haircut was all in good fun.

translation

n. A pattern of raised lines made by knitting, often used in sweaters and other clothing.; Friendly teasing or joking about someone.

Word Forms

Plural ribbings