noun
- the act of making fun of someone in a playful or mocking way
adjective
- intended to provoke or make fun of someone in a playful way
- causing mild irritation or frustration
Examples
- The gentle teasing between siblings showed their close relationship.
- She gave him a teasing smile before running away.
- His teasing comments made her laugh despite herself.
- The teasing wind kept blowing her hat off.
- Stop your teasing and help me with this problem.
- There was a teasing quality to his voice.
- The teasing aroma from the kitchen made everyone hungry.