Meaning of tease

Definition of tease

(noun) someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)
a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
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"
(verb) annoy persistently; "The children teased the boy because of his stammer"
harass with persistent criticism or carping; "The children teased the new teacher"; "Don't ride me so hard over my failure"; "His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie"
to arouse hope, desire, or curiosity without satisfying them; "The advertisement is intended to tease the customers"; "She has a way of teasing men with her flirtatious behavior"
tear into pieces; "tease tissue for microscopic examinations"
raise the nap of (fabrics)
disentangle and raise the fibers of; "tease wool"
separate the fibers of; "tease wool"
mock or make fun of playfully; "the flirting man teased the young woman"
ruffle (one's hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect

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