get a ribbing (from someone)

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.
See also: get, ribbing
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • ribbing
  • give (someone) a ribbing
  • sharp tongue
  • barbed tongue
  • leer
  • leer at
  • leer at (someone or something)
  • straight arrow
  • a straight arrow
  • sup with the devil