teasing — Dizionario inglese

Sostantivo

1. The act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously, especially by ridicule; provoking someone with persistent annoyances; making fun of, making light of someone.

   Uso

   • numerabile
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   Sinonimi

   ribbingtantalizationtease

   Termini più generali

   bullying

   Esempi

   Teasing can be seen as a kind of workplace abuse.

   The gentle teasing between siblings filled the house with laughter.

2. The act of removing tangles from one's hair with a comb.

   Uso

   • numerabile
   • non numerabile

   Sinonimi

   comb-out

   Esempi

   The teasing of her curls took nearly an hour with the fine-tooth comb.

Aggettivo

1. Playfully vexing, especially by ridicule.

   Sinonimi

   mockingquizzical

   Esempi

   The children exchanged teasing remarks during recess.

2. Arousing sexual desire without intending to satisfy it.

   Esempi

   The actress gave him a teasing glance before walking away.

3. Causing irritation or annoyance.

   Sinonimi

   annoyingbothersomegallingirritatingnettlesomepeskypesteringpestiferousplagueyplaguyvexatiousvexing

   Esempi

   The teasing itch from the mosquito bite drove her crazy.

Aggettivo

1. playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)

   Sinonimi

   mockingquizzical

2. arousing sexual desire without intending to satisfy it

   Esempi

   her lazy teasing smile

3. causing irritation or annoyance

   Sinonimi

   annoyingbothersomegallingirritatingnettlesomepeskypesteringpestiferousplaguyplagueyvexatiousvexing

   Esempi

   tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork

   aircraft noise is particularly bothersome near the airport

   Altri esempi (9)

   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

Sostantivo

1. the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances

   Sinonimi

   teaseribbingtantalization

   Termini più generali

   harassmentmolestation

   Esempi

   he ignored their teases

   his ribbing was gentle but persistent

2. playful vexation

   Termini più generali

   playfrolicrompgambolcaper

   Esempi

   the parody was just a form of teasing

3. the act of removing tangles from you hair with a comb

   Sinonimi

   comb-out

   Termini più generali

   combcombing