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Meaning of teased
The primary meaning of the word "teased" is to provoke or annoy someone in a playful or unkind way.
Etymology of teased
The word "teased" originates from the Old English word "tēsan", which means to pull or stretch, and is related to the Old Norse word "þeisa", which means to tease or annoy
The word has been used in English since the 14th century, initially to describe the act of pulling or stretching something, and later to describe the act of provoking or annoying someone in a playful or unkind way
Synonyms
mocked
ridiculed
taunted
jeered
sneered
jested
joked
kidded
poked
prodded
goaded
tormented
harassed
bullied
belittled
demeaned
humiliated
embarrassed
mortified
chided
scolded
teased
bantered
flirted
coquetted
toyed
trifled
played
frolicked
romped
tantalized
provoked
irritated
annoyed
vexed
plagued
badgered
bothered
pestered
nettled
riled
ruffled
flustered
Definitions
- To provoke or annoy someone in a playful or unkind way, often by making jokes or remarks about them
- * To pull or stretch something, such as hair or fibers, in order to make it longer or more even
- * To persuade or coax someone to do something, often in a playful or flirtatious way
Usage Examples
- The children teased each other on the playground, laughing and joking around
- * She teased her hair to make it look bigger and more voluminous
- * He teased me about my cooking, saying it was the worst he had ever tasted