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(noun) ribbing, tantalization, teasing
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
(noun) coquette, minx, flirt, prickteaser, vamp, vamper
a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)
(verb) fluff
ruffle (one's hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect
(verb) ride, rag, rally, razz, bait, twit, tantalise, tantalize, taunt, cod
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
(verb) card
separate the fibers of
tease wool
(verb) tease apart, loosen
disentangle and raise the fibers of
tease wool
(verb) beleaguer, badger, bug, pester
annoy persistently
The children teased the boy because of his stammer