1. （友善的）玩笑，取笑，戏弄
Ribbing is friendly teasing.

2. 棱纹针织法;罗纹针织法
Ribbing is a method of knitting that makes a raised pattern of parallel lines. You use ribbing, for example, round the edge of sweaters so that the material can stretch without losing its shape.

1. the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule)
provoking someone with persistent annoyances

e.g. he ignored their teases
his ribbing was gentle but persistent

Synonym: teaseteasingtantalization

2. a framework of ribs