Tease: meaning, definitions and examples

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tease

 

[ tiหz ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

playful behavior

To tease means to make fun of or provoke someone in a playful or mocking way. It can involve teasing someone about their appearance, actions, or words. Teasing is often done in a lighthearted manner, but it can sometimes cross the line into being hurtful or mean-spirited.

Synonyms

joke, mock, ridicule, taunt

Examples of usage

  • She would always tease her little brother about his messy room.
  • Stop teasing me, I don't find it funny.
Context #2 | Verb

flirtatious behavior

To tease can also mean to engage in flirtatious behavior, such as making suggestive remarks or gestures to attract someone's attention. This type of teasing is often done in a playful and flirtatious manner to show romantic interest.

Synonyms

banter, coquet, flirt

Examples of usage

  • He teased her by complimenting her on her smile.
  • She teased him by playfully touching his arm.
Context #3 | Noun

playful behavior

As a noun, a tease refers to someone who enjoys teasing others or engaging in playful banter. It can also refer to a person or thing that tempts or entices others in a playful or provocative way.

Synonyms

joker, teaser, tempter

Examples of usage

  • She's such a tease, always making jokes and teasing people.
  • The dessert menu was a tease, with so many delicious options to choose from.

Translations

Translations of the word "tease" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น provocar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฟเคขเคผเคพเคจเคพ (chidhana)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช necken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menggoda

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดั€ะฐะถะฝะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ draลผniฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‹ใ‚‰ใ‹ใ† (karakau)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท taquiner

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bromear

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alay etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋†€๋ฆฌ๋‹ค (nollida)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠู…ุงุฒุญ (yumazih)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกkรกdlit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ drรกลพdiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ–็ฌ‘ (qว”xiร o)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ draลพiti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ strรญรฐa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะทะฐา›ั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒแƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™zษ™lษ™mษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bromear

Etymology

The word 'tease' originated in the 14th century from the Old English word 'tรฆsan', which meant to pluck or pull apart. Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to include the playful or provocative behavior that we associate with teasing today. The concept of teasing can be found in various cultures and has been a common form of social interaction throughout history.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,453, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.