Meaning of 'teasing'

Find the meaning of the word ‘teasing’

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Meaning of ‘teasing’

6 definitions found.

teasing

adjective

causing irritation or annoyance

Synonyms: plaguey

adjective

arousing sexual desire without intending to satisfy it

Example: "Some say I have a teasing smile."

adjective

playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)

Synonyms: quizzical mocking

noun

the act of removing tangles from you hair with a comb

Synonyms: comb-out

noun

the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule)

Synonyms: tease

noun

playful vexation

Example: "the parody was just a form of teasing"

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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