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Meaning of teasing in English

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    teasing

    Definitions

    1. playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)

    Examples

    • « his face wore a somewhat quizzical almost impertinent air- Lawrence Durrell »

    Synonyms

    • playful
  2. 2. arousing sexual desire without intending to satisfy it

    Examples

    • « her lazy teasing smile »

    Synonyms

    • seductive
  3. 3. causing irritation or annoyance

    Examples

    • « tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork »
    • « aircraft noise is particularly bothersome near the airport »
    • « found it galling to have to ask permission »
    • « an irritating delay »
    • « nettlesome paperwork »
    • « a pesky m »

    Synonyms

    • disagreeable
  4. Noun

    teasing

    Definitions

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

    Examples

    • « provoking someone with persistent annoyances »
    • « he ignored their teases »
    • « his ribbing was gentle but persistent »
  5. 2. playful vexation

    Examples

    • « the parody was just a form of teasing »
  6. 3. the act of removing tangles from you hair with a comb

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