teasing
18
2.3
- noun
- /ˈtiːzɪŋ/
- Offensive
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- Teasing in school is widespread, and this teasing can be highly distressing.
- bullying and teasing
- harassment and teasing
- verbal teasing
A little bit of teasing, I guess you could say.
- A little bit of teasing, I guess you could say.
- There's it's it's not even a teasing That way.
Examples
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You'll get used to his teasing or you won't.
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The school is trying to discourage gossip, which can lead to teasing and bullying.
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A little bit of teasing, I guess you could say.
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You know the worst part with teasing?
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Jo only gave in to it after lots of teasing.
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Teachers and parents may need to become sensitized to the fact that teasing can upset children.
Academic text (2001) -
Regardless, research has acknowledged that teasing by peers and adults contributes to negative body image.
Academic text (2011) -
Baines smiles and blinks; the teasing continues as Baines scans the room for Ada.
Fiction book (1993) -
Her mom prepared her for possible teasing and coached her on how to handle the situation.
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Meet Sean, an actor who's dealt with a lifetime of teasing about his height.
Synonyms
202
3.2
A playful trick done to make people laugh, often at another person
42
4.1
Friendly, playful talk that teases people lightly
21
1.7
Light, joking words said to make people laugh
17
4.0
An act of making fun of someone in a playful way
17
7.9
Laughing at or making fun of someone to show you do not respect them
7
6.3
Saying things to make someone feel bad or angry
5
4.4
A friendly joke that tries to make someone laugh without hurting them
4
6.1
Rude words or loud laughter that show dislike
1
9.9
Light playful teasing talk that is not serious
1
4.6
A short teasing remark that makes someone laugh without hurting them
1
8.8
Light teasing that is friendly and not meant to hurt
1
6.5
An act that teases or tricks someone as a joke
1
8.2
Teasing or insulting someone, often in a friendly way
Antonyms
How Hurtful
- Offensive
148
2.7
- Offensive
- Offensive
108
4.6
2
4.5
- Offensive
18
2.3
- Informal
9
4.6
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Teasing as a noun comes from the verb tease, from the idea 'to pull' or 'to provoke'. That's why teasing means the act of making fun of or provoking someone, whether playfully or hurtfully.