teasing — Английский словарь

Существительное

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

   Употребление

   • исчисляемое
   • неисчисляемое

   Синонимы

   ribbingtantalizationtease

   Более общие понятия

   bullying

   Примеры

   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.

   Употребление

   • исчисляемое
   • неисчисляемое

   Синонимы

   comb-out

   Примеры

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

Прилагательное

1. Playfully vexing, especially by ridicule.

   Синонимы

   mockingquizzical

   Примеры

   The children exchanged teasing remarks during recess.

2. Arousing sexual desire without intending to satisfy it.

   Примеры

   The actress gave him a teasing glance before walking away.

3. Causing irritation or annoyance.

   Синонимы

   annoyingbothersomegallingirritatingnettlesomepeskypesteringpestiferousplagueyplaguyvexatiousvexing

   Примеры

   The teasing itch from the mosquito bite drove her crazy.

Прилагательное

1. playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)

   Синонимы

   mockingquizzical

2. arousing sexual desire without intending to satisfy it

   Примеры

   her lazy teasing smile

3. causing irritation or annoyance

   Синонимы

   annoyingbothersomegallingirritatingnettlesomepeskypesteringpestiferousplaguyplagueyvexatiousvexing

   Примеры

   tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork

   aircraft noise is particularly bothersome near the airport

   Другие примеры (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

Существительное

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

   Синонимы

   teaseribbingtantalization

   Более общие понятия

   harassmentmolestation

   Примеры

   he ignored their teases

   his ribbing was gentle but persistent

2. playful vexation

   Более общие понятия

   playfrolicrompgambolcaper

   Примеры

   the parody was just a form of teasing

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

   Синонимы

   comb-out

   Более общие понятия

   combcombing