Synonyms for Teasing
Definition of 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"
18 synonyms found
Writing tips for "teasing"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like annoying, bothersome, disagreeable can replace "teasing" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 18 alternatives available, "teasing" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"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