TEASE
Scrabble letter values: T1E1A1S1E1 = 5
Definition
- noun someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity). — synonyms: teaser, annoyer, vexer
- noun a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men. — synonyms: coquette, flirt, vamp, vamper, minx, prickteaser
- noun the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule). — synonyms: teasing, ribbing, tantalization
- verb annoy persistently. — synonyms: badger, pester, bug, beleaguer
- verb harass with persistent criticism or carping. — synonyms: razz, rag, cod, tantalize, tantalise, bait, taunt, twit
- verb to arouse hope, desire, or curiosity without satisfying them.
- verb tear into pieces.
- verb raise the nap of (fabrics).
- verb disentangle and raise the fibers of. — synonyms: tease_apart, loosen
- verb separate the fibers of. — synonyms: card
- verb mock or make fun of playfully.
- verb ruffle (one's hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect. — synonyms: fluff
Examples
- “provoking someone with persistent annoyances”
- “he ignored their teases”
- “his ribbing was gentle but persistent”