Tease

Meaning

Verb

●

To

the

of (a

material).

●

To

(originally with

) so that the

all

one direction.

●

To backcomb.

●

To

at, either

or affectionately.

●

To

or

; to annoy.

●

To

or influence the

of, especially by

of irritation.

●

To

, tempt.

●

To show as

, in the

of a teaser.

Noun

●

In People:

One who teases.

●

A

of teasing.

●

One who

others (usually

)

with no

of

that arousal.

Sourced from

Origin

tease

English

tesen

Middle English (1100-1500)

tæsan

Old English (ca. 450-1100)

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