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teasing

Pronunciation: /ˈtiːz.ɪŋ/

The English word “teasing” has 5 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. The act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously, especially by ridicule; provoking someone with persistent annoyances; making fun of, making light of someone.
  2. The act of removing tangles from one's hair with a comb.

adjective

  1. Playfully vexing, especially by ridicule.
  2. Arousing sexual desire without intending to satisfy it.
  3. Causing irritation or annoyance.

Etymology

From tease + -ing.

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