Definitions

1. noun

a long, thin, flexible branch or twig, typically a shoot from a tree or shrub, used for binding, tying, or as a support.

“The gardener used a flexible ribe to tie the branches of the young plant together.”

2. verb

to tease or mock someone, especially in a playful or joking manner.

“The kids were ribbing each other about their silly dance moves at the party.”