Analysis Complete

teasing

/ teasing /
noun/adjective satellite

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
playful vexation
"the parody was just a form of teasing"
Type of:
play frolic romp
adjective satellite Sense 2
arousing sexual desire without intending to satisfy it
"her lazy teasing smile"
Similar:
seductive
noun Sense 3
the act of removing tangles from you hair with a comb
Type of:
comb combing
Derived:
tease fluff comb comb out disentangle
noun Sense 4
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"
Type of:
harassment molestation
Derived:
ridicule roast guy blackguard laugh at
adjective satellite Sense 5
playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)
"his face wore a somewhat quizzical almost impertinent air"- Lawrence Durrell"
Similar:
playful
adjective satellite Sense 6
causing irritation or annoyance
"tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork"
"aircraft noise is particularly bothersome near the airport"
"found it galling to have to ask permission"
"an irritating delay"
"nettlesome paperwork"
"a pesky m"
Similar:
disagreeable
Semantic Complexity
92%
Sense Count
6
Total Synonyms
3
Total Relationships
20
Times Searched
3
Relationship Distribution

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Related Words

play frolic romp seductive comb combing harassment molestation playful disagreeable