English to English
noun
- someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)
source: WordNet 3.0
- a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
source: WordNet 3.0
- 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.
source: WordNet 3.0
- One who teases or plagues.
source: Webster 1913
verb
- annoy persistently
The children teased the boy because of his stammer.
source: WordNet 3.0
- harass with persistent criticism or carping
The children teased the new teacher.
Don't ride me so hard over my failure.
His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie.
source: WordNet 3.0
- 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.
source: WordNet 3.0
- tear into pieces
Tease tissue for microscopic examinations.
source: WordNet 3.0
- raise the nap of (fabrics)
source: WordNet 3.0
- disentangle and raise the fibers of
Tease wool.
source: WordNet 3.0
- separate the fibers of
Tease wool.
source: WordNet 3.0
- mock or make fun of playfully
The flirting man teased the young woman.
source: WordNet 3.0
- ruffle (one's hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect
source: WordNet 3.0
- To comb or card, as wool or flax.
source: Webster 1913
English to Tagalog
verb
- [tis] Manuksó
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
