tease

A noun referring to a person who mocks, provokes, or playfully annoys others, or the act of such behavior.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее человека, который насмехается, провоцирует или игриво дразнит других, или сам акт такого поведения.esSustantivo que se refiere a una persona que se burla, provoca o molesta a otros de forma juguetona, o al propio acto de hacerlo.frPersonne qui taquine, provoque ou se moque de manière ludique, ou l'acte lui-même de taquiner ou de railler quelqu'un.deSubstantiv für eine Person, die andere neckt, aufzieht oder provoziert, oder für die Handlung selbst, jemanden spielerisch oder ärgernd zu necken.ptSubstantivo que se refere a uma pessoa que provoca, zomba ou caçoa dos outros de forma brincalhona ou irritante, ou ao ato de provocar, zombar ou caçoar de alguém de maneira leve.zh名词，指以取笑、挑衅或戏弄他人为乐的人，也指这种玩笑或挑逗的行为本身。arاسم يدل على الشخص الذي يسخر من الآخرين أو يستفزهم أو يضايقهم على سبيل المداعبة أو المزاح، أو يدل على فعل هذا السلوك نفسه.

1. A person who teases B1 informal

   An individual who enjoys making fun of others or provoking them in a playful or mocking way.

   • He's such a tease, always joking about my haircut.
   • The class clown was a notorious tease, but everyone liked him.
   • She's a gentle tease, never meaning any real harm.

   ruДразнилкаesPersona que se burla o provocafrPersonne qui taquinedeScherzboldptProvocadorzh爱捉弄人的人arالمُتَسَخِّر المازِح

   Synonyme: mockerprovokerteaser

2. A flirtatious person B2 informal

   A person, typically a woman, who uses her attractiveness or charm to attract attention or manipulate others without serious intent.

   • She was known as a tease, leading men on without any real interest.
   • He accused her of being a tease after she flirted all night.
   • The character in the movie was a classic tease, using her looks to get what she wanted.

   ruКокеткаesprovocadorafrallumeusedeKoketteptCharmosa / Provocantezh调情者arمُغازِلة

   Synonyme: coquetteflirtsirenteaservamp

3. An act of teasing B1 informal

   The action of making playful or mocking remarks, or provoking someone in a lighthearted or annoying way.

   • The constant tease from his friends made him blush.
   • Her tease about his accent was meant as a joke.
   • A little tease can be fun, but it can also hurt feelings.

   ruПоддразниваниеesacción de tomar el pelofrtaquineriedeNeckereiptProvocaçãozh挑逗arاستفزاز مازح

   Synonyme: banterchaffgibejibeleg-pullrazzingribbingtaunt

• teases plural form
• teases' possessive plural form
• tease's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of making fun of someone in a playful or mocking way, or to gently provoke or tantalize.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия, направленного на то, чтобы подшучивать над кем-то в игровой или насмешливой манере, или мягко провоцировать или дразнить.esVerbo que se usa para referirse a la acción de burlarse de alguien de manera juguetona o provocadora, o de molestar suavemente a una persona o animal incitándolo o incitándola con acciones o palabras.frVerbe désignant l'action de taquiner quelqu'un de manière ludique ou moqueuse, ou de provoquer ou agacer doucement.deVerb, das eine Handlung bezeichnet, mit der man jemanden spielerisch oder spöttisch neckt oder ihn sanft reizt und aufzieht.ptVerbo usado para se referir a zombar de alguém de forma brincalhona ou provocativa, ou provocar alguém de maneira leve e divertida.zh动词，指以开玩笑或戏弄的方式取笑某人，或温和地挑逗、招惹对方。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على الاستهزاء بشخص أو مداعبته بطريقة لطيفة أو ساخرة، أو إغاظته وإثارته على نحو خفيف.

1. Playfully mock A2 informal

   To make fun of someone in a lighthearted or playful way.

   • She teased her brother about his new haircut.
   • They teased him for being so clumsy.
   • He teased his friend for liking that band.

   ruДразнитьesburlarse con cariñofrtaquinerdeNeckenptZoarzh逗弄arالمزاح بلطف

   Synonyme: banterjoshkidneedleragribridetaunttwit

   Antonyme: complimentpraiserespect

2. Annoy persistently B1 informal

   To bother or irritate someone repeatedly.

   • The kids teased the cat until it hissed.
   • Stop teasing your sister about her grades.
   • He was teased by his classmates for his accent.

   ruДразнитьesmolestar persistentementefrimportunerdeNeckenptProvocarzh取笑arالإزعاج المتكرر

   Synonyme: badgerbotherharassharryhoundirritatenagneedlepesterplaguetormentvex

   Antonyme: appeasecomfortconsoleplacatesoothe

3. Arouse curiosity or desire B2 informal

   To provoke interest, hope, or desire without satisfying it.

   • She teased him with a hint of a surprise.
   • The trailer teased the audience with glimpses of the plot.
   • He teased her with the promise of a gift.

   ruДразнитьesProvocar curiosidad o deseofraguicher, éveiller la curiositédeNeugier weckenptProvocarzh挑逗arإثارة الفضول أو الرغبة

   Synonyme: alluredangleenticelead onpiqueprovoketempttitillate

   Antonyme: fulfillgratifysatisfy

4. Comb hair for volume B2 informal

   To ruffle or backcomb hair to make it appear fuller.

   • She teased her hair to give it more volume.
   • He teased the ends of his hair for a punk look.
   • The stylist teased the model's hair before the show.

   ruНачесатьescardar el cabellofrcranser les cheveuxdeHaare aufbürstenptFazer volume no cabelozh打毛arتمشيط الشعر لنفخه

   Synonyme: rat

   Antonyme: flattensmoothstraighten

5. Separate fibers C1 formal

   To disentangle or raise the fibers of a material, such as wool or fabric.

   • The worker teased the wool fibers before spinning.
   • She teased the fabric to create a soft texture.
   • The machine teases the fibers for processing.

   ruРазделять волокнаesCardar o esponjar fibrasfrcarderdeFasern auflockernptSeparar fibraszh梳理纤维arفصل الألياف

   Synonyme: cardcombhacklehecklenapteasel

• teased past participle
• teased past simple
• teasing present participle
• teases third person singular