Teasing (Noun)
Meaning 1
Playful vexation; "the parody was just a form of teasing".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The constant mocking I endured from my siblings was just a form of teasing that I eventually grew accustomed to.
- Her brother's good-natured teasing made her laugh and blush at the same time.
- The playful teasing between the couple was a sign of their affection and comfort with each other.
- The parody song was meant to be a lighthearted form of teasing, but some people took it too seriously.
- His friends' teasing about his haircut only made him more determined to pull off the new look.
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Meaning 2
The act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances; "he ignored their teases"; "his ribbing was gentle but persistent".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The act of teasing had become a harassment to her, and she couldn't take it anymore.
- Her siblings' constant teasing had left emotional scars that still lingered years later.
- His friends' good-natured teasing at the party helped break the ice and got everyone laughing.
- The bullying had started with teasing, but soon escalated into physical violence.
- Her confidence was shaken by the teasing she received from her classmates about her clothes.
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Meaning 3
The act of removing tangles from you hair with a comb.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The teasing of her hair was a daily ritual that required patience and a wide-tooth comb.
- After a long day, she loved to sit in front of the mirror and gently work out the teasing of her tangled locks.
- The teasing process was a bit painful, but the end result was always worth it - a head full of smooth, silky hair.
- She had to be careful not to pull too hard while doing the teasing, or she'd end up with a handful of broken hair.
- The teasing of her hair was a meditative process that helped her unwind and relax after a stressful day.