nounπShareOne who teases."The tease in the class was always making fun of other students. "characterpersonhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA single act of teasing."Her constant smile suggested the tease was meant in good fun. "communicationactionentertainmenthumancharactersocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne who deliberately arouses others (usually men) sexually with no intention of satisfying that arousal."The popular student was known as a tease, always flirting with boys but never pursuing a relationship. "sexpersonhumancharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo separate the fibres of a fibrous material."The weaver teased the flax fibers to make them smoother and easier to spin. "materialprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo comb (originally with teasels) so that the fibres all lie in one direction."The textile worker carefully used the teasels to tease the wool fibers, aligning them perfectly for spinning into yarn. "agricultureprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo back-comb."Before the school dance, Sarah teased her hair to give it more volume. "appearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo poke fun at."My brother teased me about my new haircut all day. "communicationlanguagehumanactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo provoke or disturb; to annoy."The loud music from the party next door was teasing the neighbours, making it hard for them to sleep. "communicationactioncharacterhumanmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo manipulate or influence the behavior of, especially by repeated acts of irritation."My little brother constantly teased me about my messy room to irritate me. "actioncharactermindhumanattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo entice, tempt."The bakery window, filled with colorful cakes, seemed to tease me with its delicious offerings. "actioncharacterentertainmentcommunicationmindpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo show as forthcoming, in the manner of a teaser."The teacher teased a glimpse of the final exam questions, showing just a few to pique students' interest. "communicationmediaentertainmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading