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   Teasing

   /ˈtēziNG/

   

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   • 1. intended to provoke or make fun of someone in a playful way: "teasing comments"

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   • 1. teasingly adverb

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   What is tease verb?

   • Definition of tease verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary [intransitive, transitive] to laugh at somebody and make jokes about them, either in a friendly way or in order to annoy them or make them embarrassed Don't get upset—I was only teasing. tease somebody I used to get teased about my name.

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   What does it mean to tease someone?

   • [transitive] tease somebody (with something) to make somebody want something or become excited about something by showing or offering them just a small part of it; to make somebody want more of something Spring is here and we have already been teased with a glimpse of summer. There are tempting menus to tease the taste buds.

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   What does teasing mean sexually?

   • [ What does tease mean sexually? To tease, or to “be a tease” in a sexual sense can refer to the use of posture, language or other means of flirting to cause another person to become sexually aroused. Such teasing may or may not be a prelude to intercourse, an ambiguity which can lead to uncomfortable situations.

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   What is the meaning of teasing in English?

   • A teasing expression or manner shows that the person is not completely serious about what they are saying or doing. 'But we're having such fun, aren't we?' he protested with a teasing smile. Smith was at his most teasing. 'My, what a lot of things you want to know, Sergeant', she said teasingly. COBUILD Advanced English Dictionary.

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   verb. to annoy (someone) by deliberately offering something with the intention of delaying or withdrawing the offer. to arouse sexual desire in (someone) with no intention of satisfying it. to vex (someone) maliciously or playfully, esp by ridicule.

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   5 days ago · A teasing expression or manner shows that the person is not completely serious about what they are.... Click for pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

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   tease. verb [ I, T ] uk / tiːz / us. Add to word list. B2. to laugh at someone or say unkind things to them, either because you are joking or because you want to upset them: They were teasing Dara about her new haircut. Don't get upset, I'm only teasing. (Definition of tease from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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   [intransitive, transitive] to laugh at somebody and make jokes about them, either in a friendly way or in order to annoy them or make them embarrassed. Don't get upset—I was only teasing. tease somebody I used to get teased about my name. tease (somebody) + speech ‘You're not scared, are you?’ she teased him. Extra Examples. Topics Feelings b2.

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   Definition of tease – Learner’s Dictionary. tease. verb [ I, T ] uk / tiːz / us. B2. to laugh at someone or say unkind things to them, either because you are joking or because you want to upset them: They were teasing Dara about her new haircut. Don't get upset, I'm only teasing. Want to learn more?

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   tease. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Related topics: Hair & beauty tease1 /tiːz/ verb 1 laugh [ intransitive, transitive] to laugh at someone and make jokes in order to have fun by embarrassing them, either in a friendly way or in an unkind way Don’t get upset. I was only teasing.

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   tease. verb. /tiz/ Verb Forms. [intransitive, transitive] tease (somebody) tease (somebody) + speech to laugh at someone and make jokes about them, either in a friendly way or in order to annoy or embarrass them Don't get upset—I was only teasing. I used to get teased about my name. Want to learn more?