teasing

• Descreve comportamento ou comentários com intenção de provocar alguém de forma amigável, brincalhona ou para obter uma reação.

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

1. Playfully mockingB1informal

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

   Provocador brincalhão

   • 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.

   Sinônimosjestingjokingribbing

   Antônimosearnestgraveserioussolemn

2. Seductive or flirtatiousB2informal

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

   Provocante

   • 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.

   Sinônimosalluringcoquettishflirtatiousprovocativesuggestivetantalizing

   Antônimosearnestsincerestraightforward

3. Annoying or irritatingB1informal

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

   Irritante

   • 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.

   Sinônimosannoyingbothersomeirksomeirritatingpeskypesteringprovokingvexing

   Antônimoscomfortingpleasingsoothing

• Substantivo que designa o ato de provocar alguém de forma brincalhona ou maliciosa, ou o ato de desembaraçar mechas de cabelo com um pente.

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

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1. Playful or malicious harassmentB1informal

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

   Provocação

   • 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.

   Sinônimosjeeringmockerypersiflagerailleryrazzingribbingridiculetaunting

2. Playful vexationB1informal

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

   Provocação brincalhona

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbanterrailleryribbing

3. Hair detanglingB2formal

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

   Desembaraçar os cabelos

   • 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.

• Verbo usado para se referir a zombar de alguém de forma brincalhona ou provocativa, ou provocar alguém de maneira leve e divertida.

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

1. Playfully mockA2informal

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

   Zoar

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

   Sinônimosbanterjoshkidneedleragribridetaunttwit

   Antônimoscomplimentpraiserespect

2. Annoy persistentlyB1informal

   To bother or irritate someone repeatedly.

   Provocar

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

   Sinônimosbadgerbotherharassharryhoundirritatenagneedlepesterplaguetormentvex

   Antônimosappeasecomfortconsoleplacatesoothe

3. Arouse curiosity or desireB2informal

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

   Provocar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosalluredangleenticelead onpiqueprovoketempttitillate

   Antônimosfulfillgratifysatisfy

4. Comb hair for volumeB2informal

   To ruffle or backcomb hair to make it appear fuller.

   Fazer volume no cabelo

   • 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.

   Sinônimosrat

   Antônimosflattensmoothstraighten

5. Separate fibersC1formal

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

   Separar fibras

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

   Sinônimoscardcombhacklehecklenapteasel