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What does "tease" mean?

Vocabulary Word: tease

1. Definition (v.) mess up; pull in many directions

Examples I always tease my hair because I like it to stand out a lot.

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2. Definition (v.) to joke around with someone; to pester

Examples I want you to stop teasing me! Your jokes are NOT funny!

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Harshit_22

India

tease  noun



  1. someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)

  2. a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men

  3. the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances
    Example
    his ribbing was gentle but persistent

01:23 PM Oct 19 2014 |

Sealer

Sealer

Turkey

The dog teases to cat

09:24 PM May 14 2014 |

DAMAVAND

DAMAVAND

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

some foolish people live in the world (unfortunately even on ebaby), who often love to tease others by dirty kiddings!

07:31 PM Apr 29 2013 |

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