get a ribbing (from someone)



get a ribbing (from someone)

To be teased or mocked, usually in a playful or non-malicious manner. I always get a ribbing from my girlfriend for the bathrobe I wear around the house. Don't be offended if you get a bit of a ribbing when you start working here—our team has a fondness for poking fun at one another.
See also: get, ribbing

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Natanael-Spanish, Portuguese
CecilySES-i-leeEnglish
Nerina-Italian
Amund-Norwegian
GaryGER-ee, GAR-eeEnglish
Doran['dɔ:ræn]