tease
verb (used with object)
to irritate or provoke with persistent petty distractions, trifling jests, or other annoyances, often in a playful way.
teases
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pluralof tease.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof tease (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
teaseverb (used with object)to irritate or provoke with persistent petty distractions, trifling jests, or other annoyances, often in a playful way.
Example Sentences
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Her son, Jack, 34, whom she shares with ex-husband Dennis Quaid, often teases his mom about her home renovation process and has even branded her work “Meg-anized.”
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026
He also teases the introduction of new characters.
From BBC ● Apr. 11, 2026
The only clear morals of “Transcription” have to do with its insistence on mystery, and on art that teases the mind and refreshes the senses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 31, 2026
The film’s trailer promises more political upheaval, introduces a new villain and teases Paul and Chani’s future child.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 24, 2026
“Tsk, tsk, Mare,” he teases, shaking a finger at me.
From "Red Queen" by Victoria Aveyard
