definition of
tease

[1] #1 tease v. [badger, pester, bug, beleaguer] annoy persistently; "The children teased the boy because of his stammer". wn

[2] #2 tease n. [teaser, annoyer, vexer] someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity). wn

[3] #3 tease v. [razz, rag, cod, tantalize, tantalise, bait, taunt, twit, rally, ride] harass with persistent criticism or carping; "The children teased the new teacher"; "Don't ride me so hard over my failure"; "His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie". wn

[4] #4 tease n. [coquette, flirt, vamp, vamper, minx, prickteaser] a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men. wn

[5] #5 tease n. [teasing, ribbing, tantalization] the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances; "he ignored their teases"; "his ribbing was gentle but persistent". wn