teasing

[US]/'ti:ziŋ/
[UK]/ ˈtizɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. playful behavior intended to provoke or irritate someone, often in a lighthearted or good-natured way.

Phrases & Collocations

tease

Example Sentences

the word was spoken with gently teasing mimicry.

I'm just teasing you.

teasing their mother for more candy.

Give over teasing that cat.

He must be teasing,or else he’s mad.

there was not one incident of teasing from the 90 pupils.

coming from me, teasing is a backhanded compliment .

one day a boy started teasing Grady.

suddenly he wasn't teasing any more—he was deadly serious.

she was teasing out the curls into her usual hairstyle.

The boys got a rise out of Joe by teasing him.

He showed great self-control when they were teasing him.

he was teasing her, and she could feel her colour rising.

Your teasing of the new typist has got beyond a joke and I advise you to stop it.

Her fine hands allowed her to flick and twirl the muleta, luring the bull and teasing him, with extraordinary artistry.

Cackling chuckle is permeating the air around our ears,blue jokes are heard everywhere,playful squibbing and endless teasing make up most of our meetings,and cynical attitude has dominated our talks.

Real-world Examples

Kids bored? I'm teasing. I'm teasing. It looks good. What is it?

Source: Modern Family - Season 01

The teasing that day was worse than ever.

Source: Stephen King on Writing

I didn't cry. Okay, I'm just teasing you. But, yeah, you did.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 2

But, Olivia, there is one state that is probably getting some friendly teasing about its word.

Source: VOA Special October 2019 Collection

Then all seven began teasing to go.

Source: Charlotte's Web

She was just teasing Gerda to make her talk.

Source: Bedtime stories for children

I'm just teasing. Any luck with Rose?

Source: The Good Place Season 2

If it's not the cat, I'm gonna be really upset about how you're teasing this out.

Source: Modern Family - Season 08

Yes, I was! I felt bad about teasing you.

Source: Modern Family Season 6

I glared at him, sure he was teasing now.

Source: Twilight: Eclipse

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