RIBBING
/ˈɹɪbɪŋ/
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of RIBBING
To shape, support, or provide something with a rib or ribs.
To tease or make fun of someone in a good-natured way.
"He always gets ribbed for his outrageous shirts."
To enclose, as if with ribs, and protect; to shut in.
The action of the verb to rib.
A rib, or the collective ribs, on an object.
An instance of teasing.
Examples of RIBBING in a Sentence
- "He always gets ribbed for his outrageous shirts."
Word Details
Is RIBBING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RIBBING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of RIBBING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.
Letter Values for RIBBING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | i | b | b | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in RIBBING
21 words from the letters in RIBBING
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How to Use RIBBING in Word Games
RIBBING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since RIBBING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble RIBBING to find 21 additional valid words.