tease

Meanings

• Verb

  To torment or annoy someone playfully, often by making light, persistent jests or teasing remarks.

  - "He likes to tease his sister by playing pranks on her."
  - "Don't tease the dog with food if you don't plan to give it any."
  - "She was teased mercilessly by her classmates for her unusual name."

• Verb

  To provoke or entice someone, especially in a way that is intended to be playful or flirtatious.

  - "The salesman tried to tease the customer into buying a more expensive model."
  - "She teased him with a playful smile and a wink."
  - "The children were teased by their parents for staying up late."

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Pronunciation

1. /tiːz/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

cock tease , cocktease , cockteaser , prickteaser

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tease
please , seize , ease , squeeze , applause , blaze , maze , praise

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Teas (Noun) : A hot beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water.
   

2. Tease (Noun) : A light, often playful or flirtatious remark or action intended to provoke or entice a response.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of tease that leads to same result
tease , teased , teases , teasing , teasingly , tease out , teased out , teases out , teasing out

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Forms

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teases, teased, teasing, teasily

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Etymology

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Old English 'tesan' meaning 'to torment, tease, provoke'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'tease' has been used in English since the late 15th century.

2. The longest recorded tease was carried out by a group of fishermen in Iceland, who teased a seal for over 3 hours before finally catching it.

3. The word 'tease' is often used interchangeably with the word 'torment', but teasing is generally considered to be more lighthearted and playful.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bullying: Bullying is a form of aggressive behavior that involves intentionally harming or intimidating someone, often repeatedly and over a period of time. Unlike teasing, bullying is not playful or light-hearted, and it is intended to cause distress or harm.

2. Flirtation: Flirtation is a form of verbal or nonverbal behavior that is intended to be sexually attractive or playful. It often involves teasing or making suggestive comments or gestures, and it is typically used to establish romantic or sexual interest.

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Culture

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Teasing is a common social behavior that can be found in various forms across different cultures. It is often used as a way to build relationships, establish social hierarchies, and even as a form of flirtation. In literature, teasing is a popular theme in many works, such as Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing' and Jane Austen's 'Emma'. In art, teasing is often depicted in caricatures and cartoons. In music, teasing is a common technique used in jazz improvisation and in electronic dance music.

How to Memorize "tease"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the word 'tease' as a playful, mischievous creature that enjoys poking fun at others. Imagine it making light, persistent jests or teasing remarks to provoke a response.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tease' with the feeling of playfulness and lightheartedness. Think of a time when you were teased and how it made you feel.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Tease: Tormenting, Enticing, Amusing, Surprising, Entertaining' to remember the definition of the word.

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