definition of
teasing

[1] #1 teasing n. [tease, 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

[2] #2 teasing s. [mocking, quizzical] playfully vexing (especially by ridicule); "his face wore a somewhat quizzical almost impertinent air"- Lawrence Durrell. wn

[3] #3 teasing n. playful vexation; "the parody was just a form of teasing". wn

[4] #4 teasing s. arousing sexual desire without intending to satisfy it; "her lazy teasing smile". wn

[5] #5 teasing n. [comb-out] the act of removing tangles from you hair with a comb. wn