Rib

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The internet slang termRib” is used to mean to tease or mock someone in a playful or lighthearted way. It is often used when friends or online users make playful jokes or sarcastic comments about one another. It can be considered as a form of banter or friendly teasing.

Examples:

1. After John missed the winning shot in their virtual gaming session, his friends couldn’t help but rib him about his gaming skills.
2. Sarah posted a selfie wearing an oversized hat, and her friends couldn’t resist but rib her, saying she looked like a famous celebrity trying to go incognito.

In these examples, “rib” is used to describe the playful mocking or teasing that occurs between friends in a lighthearted manner.

Synonyms:
banter, joke, tease, mock
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