teasing
/ˈtiz.ɪŋ/ adjective C2- Playfully vexing, especially by ridicule. · The children exchanged teasing remarks during recess.
- Arousing sexual desire without intending to satisfy it. · The actress gave him a teasing glance before walking away.
- Causing irritation or annoyance. · The teasing itch from the mosquito bite drove her crazy.
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He was a tall boy, with curly brown hair, roguish hazel eyes, and a mouth twisted into a teasing smile.
Teasing, teasing man!
Darcy, that I expressed myself uncommonly well just now, when I was teasing Colonel Forster to give us a ball at Meryton?”
Bennet, impossible, when I am not acquainted with him myself; how can you be so teasing?”
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