English to English
noun
- 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.
source: WordNet 3.0
- playful vexation
The parody was just a form of teasing.
source: WordNet 3.0
- the act of removing tangles from you hair with a comb
source: WordNet 3.0
adjective satellite
- playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)
His face wore a somewhat quizzical almost impertinent air.
source: WordNet 3.0
- arousing sexual desire without intending to satisfy it
Her lazy teasing smile.
source: WordNet 3.0
- causing irritation or annoyance
Tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork.
Aircraft noise is particularly bothersome near the airport.
Found it galling to have to ask permission.
An irritating delay.
Nettlesome paperwork.
A pesky mosquito.
Swarms of pestering gnats.
A plaguey newfangled safety catch.
A teasing and persistent thought annoyed him.
A vexatious child.
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source: WordNet 3.0
