teaser

[ tee-zer ]

/ ˈti zər /

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noun

a person or thing that teases.

Theater. a drapery or flat piece across the top of the proscenium arch that masks the flies and that, together with the tormentors, forms a frame for the stage opening.

Printing, Journalism. kicker(def 9).

an advertisement that lures customers or clients by offering a bonus, gift, or the like.

Television Slang. tease(def 5).

Nearby words

Origin of teaser

1350–1400; Middle English teser machine for teasing wool; see tease, -er¹

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Examples from the Web for teaser

None, however, have been as all-out cute as this one, a shot-for-shot remake of the teaser with dogs and cats.
'Star Wars' Goes to the Dogs (and Cats)|Alex Chancey, The Daily Beast Video|December 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Hackers have leaked the clip as a teaser for a full sex tape, which they claim will be released online soon.
‘The Fappening’ Yields A Fake Kim Kardashian Sex Tape|Marlow Stern|October 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In what looks like a “teaser” for more rants to come, John Cantlie speaks to the camera and continues to live, at least for now.
An ISIS Hostage Taken With Beheaded James Foley Spouts ISIS Propaganda|Jamie Dettmer|September 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
On Thursday Sledgehammer games released a teaser for the “new era” of Call of Duty, which is set for release this November.
Kevin Spacey and the Most Inexplicable Celebrity Video Game Cameos|Amy Zimmerman|May 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST

The news went public when a teaser shot of the brand's Spring/Summer 2014 campaign was posted to Instagram on Friday.
Kate Middleton's Hair Stylist Gets the Boot; Lady Gaga Fronts Versace's Latest Campaign|The Fashion Beast Team|November 25, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Among three hundred men that would amount to but two or three drinks apiece––a mere taste, only a teaser.
In the Shadow of the Hills|George C. Shedd
Meanwhile Mr. Teaser's labours increased considerably, what with the constant lettings and leavings and watchings for "slopings."
Ask Momma|R. S. Surtees
We must keep a good watch for our two friends, and if they come down we can follow till we see the Teaser in the offing.
Blue Jackets|George Manville Fenn
This man with me is Dave, and he was a steward on board of the Teaser.
Within The Enemy's Lines|Oliver Optic
Are you ready to do duty on board of the Teaser when she is in deep water, Lonley?
Within The Enemy's Lines|Oliver Optic

British Dictionary definitions for teaser

teaser

/ (ˈtiːzə) /

noun

a person who teases

a preliminary advertisement in a campaign that attracts attention by making people curious to know what product is being advertised

a difficult question

vet science a vasectomized male animal, such as an ox, used to detect oestrus in females

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Word Origin and History for teaser