Meaning of the word teased in English

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

teased

US /tiːzd/
UK /tiːzd/

Verb

1.

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

Example:
The children teased the cat with a feather.
He was often teased about his red hair.
2.

to comb (hair) with a back-combing motion to create volume

Example:
She teased her hair to give it more body.
His hair was heavily teased in the 80s.
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