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ribbing Synonyms

Another word for ribbing

Choosing another word for ribbing depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Good-natured teasing, banter, or playful ridicule.

Usage Example

"He took a lot of friendly teasing from his coworkers after wearing mismatched shoes to the office."

Strongest
teasing
banter
Strong
kidding
razzing
chaffing
raillery
badinage
persiflage

• noun (Context 2)

A pattern of raised ridges in knitted or woven fabric, often used at the cuffs, neck, or waist of a garment to provide elasticity.

Usage Example

"The sweater features thick elastic welt along the cuffs and hemline to keep out the cold wind."

Strong
welt
wale

• noun (Context 3)

An arrangement or system of supporting ribs, ridges, or structural members, such as in a boat hull, aircraft wing, or vaulted ceiling.

Usage Example

"The carpenter carefully inspected the wooden framework inside the hull of the vintage sailboat."

Strong
framework
framing
skeleton

Opposites of ribbing

The opposite of ribbing shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

praise
flattery
See all opposites of ribbing

• Nearby Words

rhythmless
rib
ribbed
ribbing
ribbit
ribble
ribbon

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Ribbing. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/ribbing
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