Definitions
There are 12 meanings of the word
Tease.
How to pronounce tease:
US
Tease - as a noun
Someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
annoyer10teaser6vexer15A seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
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coquette19flirt8minx13vamp11vamper13The act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances
Example: "He ignored their teases"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ribbing12tantalization22teasing8Tease - as a verb
Annoy persistently
Example: "The children teased the boy because of his stammer"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
badger10beleaguer12bug6pester8Harass with persistent criticism or carping
Example: "The children teased the new teacher"
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bait6cod6rag4rally8razz22ride5tantalise9tantalize18taunt5twit7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bemock16mock12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
To arouse hope, desire, or curiosity without satisfying them
Example: "The advertisement is intended to tease the customers"
Tear into pieces
Example: "Tease tissue for microscopic examinations"
Raise the nap of (fabrics)
Disentangle and raise the fibers of
Example: "Tease wool"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
loosen6tease apartMock or make fun of playfully
Example: "The flirting man teased the young woman"
Ruffle (one's hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fluff14Example Sentences
"She gave him a playful tease before revealing the surprise party."
"The kids enjoyed a friendly tease with their new classmate."
"His friends couldn't resist a good tease about his new haircut."
"The comedian's tease had the whole audience laughing."
"She couldn't help but give him a little tease about his cooking skills."
Word Game Points
Is TEASE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tease is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
TEASE has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.
Is TEASE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tease is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTEASE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 5.
Is TEASE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tease is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTEASE has a WORDFEUD points total of 5.
