ribbing

Meanings

• a framework of ribs
• the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances
  • "his ribbing was gentle but persistent"
• form vertical ribs by knitting
• subject to laughter or ridicule

Synonyms

blackguard, guy, jest at, laugh at, make fun, poke fun, rib, ridicule, roast, tantalization, tease, teasing