teased Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb annoy persistently
   badger; beleaguer; pester; bug; tease.
   
   • The children teased the boy because of his stammer
2. 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
3. verb to arouse hope, desire, or curiosity without satisfying them
   tease.
   
   • The advertisement is intended to tease the customers
   • She has a way of teasing men with her flirtatious behavior
4. verb tear into pieces
   tease.
   
   • tease tissue for microscopic examinations
5. verb raise the nap of (fabrics)
   tease.
   
6. verb disentangle and raise the fibers of
   loosen; tease apart; tease.
   
   • tease wool
7. verb separate the fibers of
   card; tease.
   
   • tease wool
8. verb mock or make fun of playfully
   tease.
   
   • the flirting man teased the young woman
9. verb ruffle (one's hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect
   fluff; tease.
   
10. adjective satellite feeling mild pleasurable excitement
    titillated.
    

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