tease

/tˈiz/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

verb

annoy persistently
“The children teased the boy because of his stammer”
harass with persistent criticism or carping
“The children teased the new teacher”
to arouse hope, desire, or curiosity without satisfying them
“The advertisement is intended to tease the customers”
tear into pieces
“tease tissue for microscopic examinations”
raise the nap of (fabrics)
disentangle and raise the fibers of
“tease wool”
separate the fibers of
“tease wool”
mock or make fun of playfully
“the flirting man teased the young woman”
ruffle (one's hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect

noun

someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)
a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances
“he ignored their teases”

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