give (someone) a ribbing



give (someone) a ribbing

To tease or mock someone, usually in a playful or non-malicious manner. My girlfriend always gives me a ribbing about the bathrobe I wear around the house. Don't be offended if the team gives you a bit of a ribbing when you start working here—they have a fondness for poking fun at one another.
See also: give, ribbing

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Zosimus-Ancient Greek (Latinized)
ValÉRiane-French
HedleyHED-leeEnglish (Rare)
Bihotz-Basque
Felice[fə'li:s]
Lenard['leinɑ:t]