Pronunciation

/tiːz/ 🔊

Part of Speech

Verb / Noun

Definition

To tease means to make fun of or provoke someone in a playful or unkind manner, often by mocking or taunting them with jokes, gestures, or remarks. As a noun, a tease refers to someone who engages in such behavior.

Examples

1. “He likes to tease his little sister by hiding her toys.”

2. “Her friends called her a tease because she often joked about dating but never followed through.”

Additional Information

Teasing can be harmless and playful among friends or siblings, but it can also be hurtful if it crosses the line into bullying or cruelty.