teasing — The act of making fun of someone in a playful or mocking way, often to provoke or annoy them lightly.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The act of making fun of someone in a playful or mocking way, often to provoke or annoy them lightly.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtiːzɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 놀리기, 괴롭히기
Korean pronunciation: 티-징 (강세: 티)
Example Sentences
- My brother's constant teasing about my cooking made me want to order pizza instead.
- The teasing between the two friends was all in good fun.
- Her teasing voice made it clear she was joking about his new haircut.
teasing
NOUN//ˈtiːzɪŋ//
The act of making fun of someone in a playful or mocking way, often to provoke or annoy them lightly.
The act of making fun of someone in a playful or mocking way, often to provoke or annoy them lightly.
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Teasing turns pleasing when releasing brings joy!
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Origin
From Old English 'tǣsan' meaning 'to pull apart, comb out (wool or hair).' The meaning shifted from physical pulling and separating to psychological 'pulling' or bothering someone in the 16th century.
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“My brother's constant teasing about my cooking made me want to order pizza instead.”
“The teasing between the two friends was all in good fun.”
“Her teasing voice made it clear she was joking about his new haircut.”
“The teacher's gentle teasing helped create a relaxed classroom atmosphere.”
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