Ribbing and Sarcastic

Ribbing

Ribbing adjective - Marked by or expressive of mild or good-natured teasing.
Usage example: the lightly ribbing tone tipped me off that this wasn't a serious reprimand
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Synonyms for Ribbing

Sarcastic and ribbing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sarcastic" instead an adjective "Ribbing".

Nearby Word: ribbed

Sarcastic

Sarcastic adjective - Marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings.

Ribbing and sarcastic are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ribbing" instead an adjective "Sarcastic".

Nearby Words: sarcasm, sarcastically
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