get a ribbing (from someone)
To be teased or mocked, usually in a playful or non-malicious manner. I always get a ribbing from my girlfriend for the bathrobe I wear around the house. Don't be offended if you get a bit of a ribbing when you start working here—our team has a fondness for poking fun at one another. Come on, I'm 30 years old now. Do I still need to get a ribbing from my dumb older brothers every time I come home?
give (someone) a ribbing
To tease or mock someone, usually in a playful or non-malicious manner. My girlfriend always gives me a ribbing about the bathrobe I wear around the house. Don't be offended if the team gives you a bit of a ribbing when you start working here—they have a fondness for poking fun at one another. I'm 30 years old now, but my dumb older brothers still give me a ribbing every time I come home.
rib (one)
To tease, fool, or joke with one. I'm just ribbing you, Tom—I'm not upset at all! I thought you were being serious; don't rib me like that!
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