teasing

Describes behavior or remarks intended to make fun of someone playfully or to provoke a reaction.

ruОписывает поведение или замечания, предназначенные для того, чтобы по-дружески подшутить над кем-то или вызвать реакцию.esDescribe un comportamiento o comentarios destinados a bromear con alguien de manera amistosa o a provocar una reacción.frDécrit un comportement ou des remarques destinés à taquiner quelqu'un de façon amicale ou à provoquer une réaction.deBeschreibt Verhalten oder Bemerkungen, die darauf abzielen, jemanden freundschaftlich aufzuziehen oder eine Reaktion hervorzurufen.ptDescreve comportamento ou comentários com intenção de provocar alguém de forma amigável, brincalhona ou para obter uma reação.zh形容以开玩笑或戏弄的方式对待他人，通常是友善地打趣或逗弄，意在引起反应而非恶意伤害。arيصف سلوكًا أو ملاحظات تُقال بقصد المزاح مع شخص آخر بلطف أو استثارة رد فعل لديه، دون قصد الإيذاء.

1. Playfully mocking B1 informal

   Characterized by light-hearted or playful remarks intended to provoke a reaction, often in a friendly manner.

   • Her teasing comments about his new haircut made everyone laugh.
   • He gave her a teasing smile before revealing the surprise.
   • The children's teasing banter was all in good fun.

   ruДразнящийesburlón, provocadorfrtaquin, moqueur affectueuxdeNeckendptProvocador brincalhãozh戏弄的arمازح

   Synonyme: jestingjokingribbing

   Antonyme: earnestgraveserioussolemn

2. Seductive or flirtatious B2 informal

   Arousing romantic or sexual interest without the intention of fulfilling it; coquettish.

   • She wore a teasing dress that hinted at more than it showed.
   • His teasing glance across the room made her blush.
   • The advertisement used a teasing tone to attract attention.

   ruКокетливыйesCoqueto o provocativofraguicheur / aguicheusedeKokettptProvocantezh挑逗的arمُغْرٍ على سبيل المُداعَبة

   Synonyme: alluringcoquettishflirtatiousprovocativesuggestivetantalizing

   Antonyme: earnestsincerestraightforward

3. Annoying or irritating B1 informal

   Causing mild annoyance or frustration, often by being persistent or provocative.

   • The teasing sound of the dripping tap kept him awake.
   • Her teasing questions about his past began to irritate him.
   • The constant teasing from the crowd made the speaker lose his train of thought.

   ruРаздражающийesmolesto, irritantefragaçantdeNervendptIrritantezh恼人的arمُزْعِج

   Synonyme: annoyingbothersomeirksomeirritatingpeskypesteringprovokingvexing

   Antonyme: comfortingpleasingsoothing

• more teasing comparative form
• most teasing superlative form

unzählbar

A noun referring to the act of playfully or maliciously provoking someone, or the act of removing tangles from hair with a comb.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее действие по игривому или злонамеренному провоцированию кого-либо, или действие по удалению спутанных участков волос с помощью расчески.esSustantivo que denota la acción de provocar a alguien de manera juguetona o maliciosa, o la acción de desenredar el cabello con un peine.frAction d'agacer ou de provoquer quelqu'un de manière ludique ou malveillante, ou action de démêler les cheveux en les brossant à rebrousse-poil.deSubstantiv, das die Handlung bezeichnet, jemanden spielerisch oder böswillig zu reizen oder aufzuziehen, sowie das Auflockern verfilzter Haare mit einem Kamm.ptSubstantivo que designa o ato de provocar alguém de forma brincalhona ou maliciosa, ou o ato de desembaraçar mechas de cabelo com um pente.zh指以戏弄、逗弄或取笑的方式招惹他人的行为；也指用梳子梳理、弄蓬或去除打结头发的动作。arاسم يدل على فعل إغاظة شخص أو استفزازه بطريقة لعوب أو بقصد الإيذاء، أو على تمشيط الشعر لتسويته أو نفشه.

1. Playful or malicious harassment B1 informal

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

   • The constant teasing from his classmates made him feel uncomfortable.
   • She didn't mind the teasing because it was all in good fun.
   • His teasing was meant to be friendly, but it sometimes went too far.

   ruДразнениеesProvocación o burlafrTaquinerie / Harcèlement moqueurdeNeckenptProvocaçãozh戏弄arالاستفزاز المازح

   Synonyme: jeeringmockerypersiflagerailleryrazzingribbingridiculetaunting

2. Playful vexation B1 informal

   Light-hearted or playful annoyance intended to provoke a reaction.

   • The teasing between the siblings was a sign of their close bond.
   • A little teasing can make a conversation more lively.
   • Her teasing was always gentle and never hurtful.

   ruПоддразниваниеesburlas juguetonasfrTaquineriedeNeckenptProvocação brincalhonazh戏弄arالمُداعَبة الاستفزازية

   Synonyme: banterrailleryribbing

3. Hair detangling B2 formal

   The act of removing tangles from hair using a comb or brush.

   • She spent ten minutes teasing the knots out of her hair.
   • Gentle teasing of the hair prevents breakage.
   • He used a wide-tooth comb for teasing his curly hair.

   ruРасчесываниеesDesenredado del cabellofrDémêlage des cheveuxdeEntwirren der HaareptDesembaraçar os cabeloszh梳理头发arتمشيط الشعر

• teasings plural form
• teasings' possessive plural form
• teasing'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