tease

B1
Pronunciation
/tiːz/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

One who teases.

2 Definition

A single act of teasing.

3 Definition

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

Synonyms
cock tease cocktease cockteaser prickteaser
Verb
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

To separate the fibres of a fibrous material.

2 Definition

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

3 Definition

To back-comb.

4 Definition

To poke fun at.

5 Definition

To provoke or disturb; to annoy.

6 Definition

To manipulate or influence the behavior of, especially by repeated acts of irritation.

7 Definition

To entice, tempt.

8 Definition

To show as forthcoming, in the manner of a teaser.