Pronunciation: /ˈtizɪŋ/
noun a playful or provocative act intended to provoke a reaction
A1 She enjoys playful teasing with her friends.
A2 The teasing from his classmates made him feel self-conscious.
B1 Teasing can sometimes be a way for people to show affection.
B2 The teasing about his new haircut was all in good fun.
C1 Her teasing remarks were often misinterpreted by others.
C2 The teasing banter between the two colleagues was a daily occurrence.
verb to make fun of or provoke someone in a playful or unkind way
A1 She enjoys teasing her little brother by hiding his toys.
A2 The children were teasing each other playfully during recess.
B1 He was teasing her about her new haircut, but she didn't mind.
B2 The comedian was teasing the audience with his witty jokes.
C1 The politician was accused of teasing the opposition party during the debate.
C2 The talk show host is known for teasing his guests in a light-hearted manner.
formal The teacher reprimanded the student for teasing his classmates during recess.
informal Stop teasing your little brother, he's getting upset.
slang She's always teasing me about my fashion sense, but I don't mind.
figurative The sun teased us with glimpses of light through the clouds before disappearing again.
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