Meaning of the word teas in English

What does teas mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

teas

US /tiːz/
UK /tiːz/

Verb

1.

make fun of or attempt to provoke (a person or animal) in a playful or malicious way

Example:
The children would often tease their younger brother.
He likes to tease his cat with a laser pointer.
2.

entice or attract (someone) sexually

Example:
She liked to tease him with her playful glances.
The advertisement was designed to tease the audience with hints of the new product.

Noun

an act of teasing someone

Example:
It was just a friendly tease, nothing serious.
The movie trailer was a great tease for what's to come.