Definition of "teasing" in İngilizce

verb

1. present participle and gerund of tease

noun

1. The act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously, especially by ridicule; provoking someone with persistent annoyances; making fun of, making light of someone.

   • Teasing can be seen as a kind of workplace abuse.
   • The gentle teasing between siblings filled the house with laughter.

2. The act of removing tangles from one's hair with a comb.

   • The teasing of her curls took nearly an hour with the fine-tooth comb.

adjective

1. Playfully vexing, especially by ridicule.

   • The children exchanged teasing remarks during recess.

2. Arousing sexual desire without intending to satisfy it.

   • The actress gave him a teasing glance before walking away.

3. Causing irritation or annoyance.

   • The teasing itch from the mosquito bite drove her crazy.