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teasing

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adjective
playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)
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mocking quizzical playful
noun
the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances
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ribbing tantalization tease

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harassment molestation
adjective
causing irritation or annoyance
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"a teasing and persistent thought annoyed him"

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annoying bothersome galling irritating nettlesome pesky pestering pestiferous plaguey plaguy vexatious vexing disagreeable
noun
the act of removing tangles from you hair with a comb
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comb-out

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comb combing
adjective
arousing sexual desire without intending to satisfy it
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"her lazy teasing smile"

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seductive
noun
playful vexation
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"the parody was just a form of teasing"

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caper frolic gambol play romp

Definition that contains teasing

joke act in a funny or teasing way
tease someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)
rib a teasing remark
jest act in a funny or teasing way
banter light teasing repartee
teaser someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)
teaser a device for teasing wool
vexer someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)
persiflage light teasing
wheedling the act of urging by means of teasing or flattery