someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)
a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
[ Syn: coquette , flirt , vamp , vamper , minx , prickteaser ]
the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances; he ignored their teases; his ribbing was gentle but persistent
[ Syn: teasing , ribbing , tantalization ]
tease (n.)
annoy persistently; The children teased the boy because of his stammer
harass with persistent criticism or carping; The children teased the new teacher; Dont ride me so hard over my failure; His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie
[ Syn: razz , rag , cod , tantalize , tantalise , bait , taunt , twit , rally , ride ]
to arouse hope, desire, or curiosity without satisfying them; The advertisement is intended to tease the customers; She has a way of teasing men with her flirtatious behavior'
tear into pieces; tease tissue for microscopic examinations'
raise the nap of (fabrics)
disentangle and raise the fibers of; tease wool
[ Syn: tease apart , loosen ]
separate the fibers of; tease wool
[ Syn: card ]
mock or make fun of playfully; the flirting man teased the young woman'
ruffle (ones hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect
[ Syn: fluff ]