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Teaser Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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teaser

teas-er

🇺🇸 /ˈtizɝ/ · 🇬🇧 /tˈiːzɐ/

Definitions

Context #1 | Noun

movie promotion

A short film or video clip used to promote an upcoming movie, TV show, or event. Teasers are designed to generate interest and excitement among the audience.

Synonyms

preview, sneak peek, trailer.

Examples of usage

  • Did you see the teaser for the new Marvel movie?
  • The teaser for the concert had fans buzzing with anticipation.
Context #2 | Noun

marketing

A short piece of text or image used to generate interest in a product or service. Teasers are often used in advertising campaigns to create curiosity and intrigue.

Synonyms

hint, preview, sneak peek.

Examples of usage

  • The company released a teaser for their new product launch.
  • The teaser campaign kept customers guessing about the upcoming announcement.

Translations

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Quick facts about “teaser”

Teaser is a 2-syllable noun (teas-er). It is pronounced /ˈtizɝ/ in American English and /tˈiːzɐ/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 2 meanings, 6 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #33,084 among the most common English words.

Origin of 'teaser'

The term 'teaser' originated in the 19th century as a slang word meaning someone who teases or taunts others. Over time, it evolved to refer to a short promotional piece used to generate interest. In the context of movies and marketing, teasers have become a popular tool for creating buzz and anticipation.

See also: teasing, teasingly.

Rhymes

Teaser rhymes with tweezer, freezer, beazer, bleser, caesar, cesar, cheeser and ebenezer.

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Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,084 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.