Ribbed (6)
I believe the answer is:
teased
'ribbed' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for teased that I've seen before include "Tantalized" , "Subjected to banter" , "Tantalised or annoyed goodnaturedly" , "Made fun of, playfully" , "Poked fun" .)