Meaning & Definition of word "Teasing"

Teasing

/ˈtiːzɪŋ/

1. The act of making fun of or provoking someone in a playful or mocking manner.
- Example: Her teasing about his new haircut made him laugh.
2. Light, playful banter or joking.
- Example: Their teasing was affectionate, showing their close friendship.

1. Present participle of tease; to make fun of in a playful or mocking way.
- Example: He was teasing his sister about her favorite show.
2. To provoke or annoy someone by making fun of them.
- Example: The older kids were teasing the younger ones during recess.

Middle English, from the verb 'tease', derived from Old English 'tǣsan', meaning to pull or to pluck.

teasing out:

To extract information from someone in a playful way.

teasingly:

In a playfully mocking manner.

just teasing:

Saying something to provoke but indicating it's not serious.

teaser:

A person or thing that teases.

banter:

Casual and cheerful conversation that includes teasing.

joke:

Something said or done to provoke laughter, often implies some teasing.

Meaning: Playful ribbing.

Example Sentence: They were just having some playful ribbing over the weekend.

Meaning: Joking around in a friendly way.

Example Sentence: We spent the evening joking around as usual.