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