Teasing Definition & Meaning
teasing
- adjective
- playfully vexing (especially by ridicule); "his face wore a somewhat quizzical almost impertinent air"- Lawrence Durrell
- arousing sexual desire without intending to satisfy it; "her lazy teasing smile"
- causing irritation or annoyance; "tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork"; "aircraft noise is particularly bothersome near the airport"; "found it galling to have to ask permission"; "an irritating delay"; "nettlesome paperwork"; "a pesky mosquito"; "swarms of pestering gnats"; "a plaguey newfangled safety catch"; "a teasing and persistent thought annoyed him"; "a vexatious child"; "it is vexing to have to admit you are wrong"
- noun
- 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"
- playful vexation; "the parody was just a form of teasing"
- the act of removing tangles from you hair with a comb
"Teasing" in song lyrics
See how teasing is used in real songs:
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"And all the things that we wanna keep teasing, teasing, teasing"
Afrika Bambaataa & The Soulsonic Force — Looking for the Perfect Beat -
"You never rushed it and put up with my teasing"
Mia X f/ O'Dell, T.C. — You & Me -
"When I'm fed up, I hold my head instead of me teasing"
Organized Konfusion — Keep It Koming
Words that rhyme with teasing
Usage tips for "teasing"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "teasing" 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 teasing to find words that pair well.