ribbing
3 synonyms for ribbing, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The act of teasing someone playfully.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
tantalization
Etymology
From rib (“tease”, verb) + -ing; from the common practice of tickling the ribs to cause laughter.
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