Cari
to tease
01
menggoda, mengganggu
to playfully annoy someone by making jokes or sarcastic remarks
Transitive: to tease sb
Example
Siblings often tease each other as a form of playful banter.
Friends may tease one another with good-natured humor during social gatherings.
02
menyisir rambut ke belakang, membuat rambut berbulu
to add height and texture to hair by gently combing it backward in small sections
Transitive: to tease hair
Example
She teased her hair to give it more volume for the party.
The stylist carefully teased each layer to achieve a fuller look.
03
merenjat, mengurai
to gently comb or brush tangled hair in order to make it smooth and separated
Transitive: to tease tangled strands of hair or fabric
Example
She teased the knots from her hair with a gentle brush.
He teased her curly hair to make it easier to style.
04
menggoda, menjaili
mock or make fun of playfully
05
merobek, menggentel
separate the fibers of
06
menyisir, menggaruk
to use a teasel to raise or lift the fibers of fabric
Transitive: to tease a fabric
Example
The artisan teased the wool fabric to give it a soft, raised texture.
She carefully teased the nap of the velvet with a teasel to enhance its feel.
07
mengoyak, merobek
to rip or shred something into small parts
Transitive: to tease sth
Example
He teased the paper into small pieces before throwing it in the trash.
He teased the old letter to shreds, unable to hold back his frustration.
08
merayu, menggoda
to flirt or provoke someone in a suggestive way without intending to fulfill any romantic or physical interest
Transitive: to tease sb
Example
She enjoyed teasing him with a playful smile before walking away.
He teased her with flirtatious comments, knowing he would n’t pursue anything.
09
menggoda, mengusik
to repeatedly bother or provoke someone with small, persistent demands or requests
Transitive: to tease sb
Example
She kept teasing him for a ride, even though he had already said no several times.
The child teased her parents with constant questions about the trip.
Tease
01
penggoda, pengejek
someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)
02
ejekan, olokan
the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances
03
provokator, penggoda
a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
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