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Teasing

verb
/ˈtiːzɪŋ/
Word Frequency: 2.1

Definitions

1.verbTo separate the fibres of a fibrous material.
2.verbTo comb (originally with teasels) so that the fibres all lie in one direction.
3.verbTo back-comb.
4.verbTo poke fun at.
5.verbTo provoke or disturb; to annoy.
6.verbTo manipulate or influence the behavior of, especially by repeated acts of irritation.
7.verbTo entice, tempt.
8.verbTo show as forthcoming, in the manner of a teaser.
9.nounThe act of teasing; making fun of or making light of.
"Teasing can be seen as a kind of workplace abuse."

Synonyms

mockingplayfulpesteringpeskyannoyingplaguyirritatingnettlesomebothersomevexingvexatiousgalling

Rhymes With

pleasingappeasingseizingwheezingfreezingsqueezingsneezingbreezing
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