tease

US /tiːz/
UK /tiːz/
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1.

bromear, tomar el pelo

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

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The children love to tease their dog by hiding its toys.
A los niños les encanta bromear con su perro escondiendo sus juguetes.
He used to tease me about my red hair when we were kids.
Solía burlarse de mí por mi pelo rojo cuando éramos niños.
2.

cardar, ahuecar

comb (hair) with a backcomb to make it look thicker

:
She decided to tease her hair for extra volume.
Decidió cardar su cabello para darle volumen extra.
The stylist carefully teased the roots of her hair.
El estilista cardó cuidadosamente las raíces de su cabello.
1.

bromista, provocador

a person who teases someone

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He's a real tease, always making jokes at my expense.
Es un verdadero bromista, siempre haciendo chistes a mi costa.
Don't be such a tease, just tell me the answer!
¡No seas tan bromista, solo dime la respuesta!