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Added 9 October 2026

teasing

/ˈtiːz.ɪŋ/ noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about teasing at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

The act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances.
he ignored their teases
Playful vexation.
the parody was just a form of teasing
The act of removing tangles from you hair with a comb.

adjective

Playfully vexing (especially by ridicule).
his face wore a somewhat quizzical almost impertinent air
Arousing sexual desire without intending to satisfy it.
her lazy teasing smile
Causing irritation or annoyance.
tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork

Origin

From tease + -ing.

From Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org (CC BY-SA)

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