teasing

/tˈiːzɪŋ/

/ˈtizɪŋ/

teasing

causing irritation or annoyance

synonyms : annoying

playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)

synonyms : mocking

arousing sexual desire without intending to satisfy it

Teasing

the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances

synonyms : ribbing

playful vexation

the act of removing tangles from you hair with a comb

synonyms : comb-out

Examples

1. She took her colleagues' teasing in good part and laughed with them.

2. The teasing continued for some time until the penny dropped and the boy realized it was a joke!

3. Teasing is a sign of affection.

4. Teasing is playful banter with a girl.