tease, n.
(teases)
freq. cnt. 1
(teases)
freq. cnt. 1
someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)
<noun.person> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
annoyer tease teaser vexer
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annoyer tease teaser vexer
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the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances
<noun.act> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
ribbing tantalization tease teasing
<noun.act> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
ribbing tantalization tease teasing
sample sentences
"he ignored their teases""his ribbing was gentle but persistent"
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a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
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coquette flirt minx prickteaser tease vamp vamper
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coquette flirt minx prickteaser tease vamp vamper
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