• 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"
• a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
• someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)
• ruffle (one''s hair) by combing towards the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect
• 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"
• mock or make fun of playfully; "the flirting man Teased the young woman"
• separate the fibers of; "Tease wool"
• disentangle and raise the fibers of; "Tease wool"
• raise the nap of (fabrics)
• tear into pieces; "Tease tissue for microscopic examinations"
• annoy persistently; "The children Teased the boy because of his stammer"
• 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"

'Tease' in other languages