Tease Definition & Meaning
tease
- noun
- someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)
- a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
- the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances; "he ignored their teases"; "his ribbing was gentle but persistent"
- verb
- annoy persistently; "The children teased the boy because of his stammer"
- harass with persistent criticism or carping; "The children teased the new teacher"; "Don't ride me so hard over my failure"; "His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie"
- to arouse hope, desire, or curiosity without satisfying them; "The advertisement is intended to tease the customers"; "She has a way of teasing men with her flirtatious behavior"
- tear into pieces; "tease tissue for microscopic examinations"
- raise the nap of (fabrics)
- disentangle and raise the fibers of; "tease wool"
- separate the fibers of; "tease wool"
- mock or make fun of playfully; "the flirting man teased the young woman"
- ruffle (one's hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect
"Tease" in song lyrics
See how tease is used in real songs:
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"You thug it out? Cut it out, your writing steez is a tease"
7L & Esoteric — Boxcutter Rap -
"Run for the fountain but the fountain is a desert optical tease"
Aesop Rock — Water -
"Just to tease"
A.L.T. — Audi 5000
Words that rhyme with tease
Usage tips for "tease"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "tease" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for tease to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does tease mean?
- someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity) a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances; "he ignored their teases"; "his ribbing was gentle but persistent" annoy persistently; "The children teased the boy because of his stammer" harass with persistent criticism or carping; "The children teased the new teacher
- What part of speech is tease?
- Tease is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does tease have?
- Tease has 12 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).