teasing

verb

1. (form-of, gerund, participle, present)present participle and gerund of tease

noun

1. (countable, uncountable)The act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously, especially by ridicule; provoking someone with persistent annoyances; making fun of, making light of someone.

   “Teasing can be seen as a kind of workplace abuse.”

   “The gentle teasing between siblings filled the house with laughter.”

2. (countable, uncountable)The act of removing tangles from one's hair with a comb.

   “The teasing of her curls took nearly an hour with the fine-tooth comb.”

adj

1. Playfully vexing, especially by ridicule.

   “The children exchanged teasing remarks during recess.”

2. Arousing sexual desire without intending to satisfy it.

   “The actress gave him a teasing glance before walking away.”

3. Causing irritation or annoyance.

   “The teasing itch from the mosquito bite drove her crazy.”