ribbing

• Существительное, обозначающее каркас из ребер или действие по добродушному подшучиванию над кем-либо.

A noun referring to a framework of ribs or the act of teasing someone playfully.

1. Framework of ribsB2formaltechnical

   A structure or framework made of ribs, such as in an umbrella, boat, or building.

   Каркас из ребер

   • The umbrella's ribbing was made of lightweight metal.
   • The boat's ribbing provided structural support to the hull.
   • The architect designed a ribbing of steel beams for the dome.

   Synonymsframeframework

2. Playful teasingB2informal

   The act of teasing or making fun of someone in a friendly or mildly annoying way.

   Дружеское подшучивание

   • He took the ribbing from his friends about his new haircut in good spirits.
   • The team gave him some good-natured ribbing after he missed the goal.
   • She endured the ribbing from her siblings about her cooking.

   Synonymsbanterleg-pullingteasing

• Глагол, означающий дразнить или подшучивать над кем-то в добродушной манере.

A verb meaning to tease or make fun of someone in a good-natured way.

1. Tease playfullyB2informal

   To make friendly, joking remarks about someone; to tease.

   Подшучивать

   • His friends ribbed him about his new haircut.
   • She ribbed her brother for being late again.
   • They ribbed each other good-naturedly after the game.

   Synonymsbanterchaffjoshkidmockragtease