Synonyms for ribbing
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The action of the verb to rib; teasing.
Forms
- Plural
- ribbings → teasings, teases, tantalizations, joshings…
Example sentences
- tease Tom used to tease me a lot, but he doesn't anymore.
- teasing If you keep teasing him, he’ll lose his patience.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| ribbing | steady | |
| tease | rising | |
| teasing | rising | |
| tantalization | steady | |
| joshing | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- tease1
- 7 letters
- teasing2, joshing
- 13 letters
- tantalization, tantalisation
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (teasing2 = 2 syllables).