tantalizing Meaning, Definition & Usage

verb harass with persistent criticism or carping
rag; razz; bait; tantalize; twit; taunt; ride; tease; cod; rally; tantalise.
- The children teased the new teacher
- Don't ride me so hard over my failure
- His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie
adjective satellite arousing desire or expectation for something unattainable or mockingly out of reach
tantalising.
- a tantalizing taste of success
adjective satellite very pleasantly inviting
tantalising; tempting.
- a tantalizing aroma
- a tempting repast