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
KaetyKAY-teeEnglish (Rare)
Albanoahl-BAH-noItalian
Luanaloo-AN-ə (English), loo-AH-nah (Italian)English, Italian, Portuguese
Nicolaos-Greek
Adela['ædilə]
Balder-Norse Mythology