Sekirov Dictionary

teasing

/ˈtiːz.ɪŋ/

adjective 3
noun 2
forms 3

adjective3

•
Playfully vexing, especially by ridicule.
- The children exchanged teasing remarks during recess.
•
Arousing sexual desire without intending to satisfy it.
- The actress gave him a teasing glance before walking away.
•
Causing irritation or annoyance.
- The teasing itch from the mosquito bite drove her crazy.

noun2

•
The act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously, especially by ridicule; provoking someone with persistent annoyances; making fun of, making light of someone.
- Teasing can be seen as a kind of workplace abuse.
- The gentle teasing between siblings filled the house with laughter.
•
The act of removing tangles from one's hair with a comb.
- The teasing of her curls took nearly an hour with the fine-tooth comb.

forms

teasings · more teasing · most teasing

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