ribbing
US /ˈrɪb.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈrɪb.ɪŋ/
1.
acanalado, nervado
a series of ribs or ridges, especially in fabric or a structure
:
•
The sweater had a distinct vertical ribbing.
El suéter tenía un distintivo acanalado vertical.
•
The concrete structure featured strong steel ribbing for support.
La estructura de hormigón presentaba un fuerte nervado de acero para soporte.
2.
broma, burla
good-natured teasing or joking
:
•
His friends gave him some good-natured ribbing about his new haircut.
Sus amigos le hicieron algunas bromas de buen humor sobre su nuevo corte de pelo.
•
Despite the constant ribbing, he knew they cared.
A pesar de las constantes bromas, sabía que les importaba.