Definition of "tease" in англійська

verb

1. (transitive) To separate the fibres of (a fibrous material).

2. (transitive) To comb (originally with teasels) so that the fibres all lie in one direction.

3. (transitive) To backcomb.

4. (transitive) To poke fun at, either cruelly or affectionately in a playful way.

5. (transitive) To provoke or disturb; to annoy.

6. (transitive) To manipulate or influence the behavior of, especially by repeated acts of irritation.

7. (transitive) To entice, tempt.

8. (transitive) To deliberately arouse someone sexually with no intention of satisfying that arousal.

9. (transitive, informal) To show as forthcoming, in the manner of a teaser.

noun

1. One who teases.

2. A single act of teasing.

3. One who deliberately arouses others (usually men) sexually with no intention of satisfying that arousal.