ribbing

US /ˈrɪb.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈrɪb.ɪŋ/
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1.

a series of ribs or ridges, especially in fabric or a structure

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The sweater had a distinct vertical ribbing.
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The concrete structure featured strong steel ribbing for support.
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ridgesgroovescorrugationstriationsfluting
2.

good-natured teasing or joking

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His friends gave him some good-natured ribbing about his new haircut.
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Despite the constant ribbing, he knew they cared.
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teasingjokingbanterchaffingjesting
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ribribbedspare ribsshort ribs