teasing

1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of tease

plural teasings

1. countableuncountableThe act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously, especially by ridicule; provoking someone with persistent annoyances; making fun of, making light of someone.

   Teasing can be seen as a kind of workplace abuse.

   1 more example

   The gentle teasing between siblings filled the house with laughter.

   Synonyms: quizzery, ribbing, tantalization, tease

2. countableuncountableThe act of removing tangles from one's hair with a comb.

   The teasing of her curls took nearly an hour with the fine-tooth comb.

   Synonyms: comb-out

comparative more teasing · superlative most teasing

1. Playfully vexing, especially by ridicule.

   The children exchanged teasing remarks during recess.

   Synonyms: mocking, quizzical

2. Arousing sexual desire without intending to satisfy it.

   The actress gave him a teasing glance before walking away.

3. Causing irritation or annoyance.

   The teasing itch from the mosquito bite drove her crazy.

   Synonyms: annoying, bothersome, galling, irritating, nettlesome, pesky, pestering, pestiferous