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ribbing

 noun
     
Related topics: Sewing and Knitting
rib‧bing [uncountable]
1 friendly jokes and laughter about someone:
He took a lot of ribbing from other members of the crew.
2DLH raised lines, especially on a piece of woollen clothing
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