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When I was younger, I definitely did face anti-ginger prejudice. As a child, all teasing hurts, whether it's because you're fat or a different race or have red hair. I had enough comments from a couple of people to make it a sore point.
Lily Cole

Meaning of "teasing" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF TEASING

teasing  [ˈtiːzɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TEASING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Teasing is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES TEASING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Teasing

Teasing has multiple meanings and uses. In human interactions, teasing comes in three major forms, playful, hurtful, and educative. Teasing can have a variety of effects, depending on how it is utilized and its intended effect. When teasing is playful and friendly, and especially when it is reciprocal, teasing can be regarded as flirting. When teasing is unwelcome, it may be regarded as harassment or mobbing, especially in the work place, or as a form of bullying or emotional abuse. If done in public, it may be regarded as humiliation. Teasing can also be regarded as educative when its used as a way of Informal learning. Adults in some of the Indigenous American Communities often tease children to playfully illustrate and teach them how their behavior negatively affects the community. Children in many Indigenous American Communities also learn by observing what others do in addition to collaborating with them. Along with teasing, this form of informal learning is different from the ways that Western American children learn. Informal ways of child learning include mutual responsibility, as well as active collaboration with adults and peers.

Definition of teasing in the English dictionary

The definition of teasing in the dictionary is the act of vexing someone maliciously or playfully, esp by ridicule.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TEASING


accusing
əˈkjuːzɪŋ
amusing
əˈmjuːzɪŋ
bruising
ˈbruːzɪŋ
cancer-causing
ˈkænsəˌkɔːzɪŋ
confusing
kənˈfjuːzɪŋ
deep-freezing
ˌdiːpˈfriːzɪŋ
displeasing
dɪsˈpliːzɪŋ
easing
ˈiːzɪŋ
freezing
ˈfriːzɪŋ
losing
ˈluːzɪŋ
musing
ˈmjuːzɪŋ
nonfreezing
ˌnɒnˈfriːzɪŋ
parsing
ˈpɑːzɪŋ
pausing
ˈpɔːzɪŋ
pleasing
ˈpliːzɪŋ
prick-teasing
ˈprɪkˌtiːzɪŋ
seizing
ˈsiːzɪŋ
subfreezing
sʌbˈfriːzɪŋ
unfreezing
ʌnˈfriːzɪŋ
unpleasing
ʌnˈpliːzɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TEASING

teasable
tease
tease out
teasel
teaseler
teaselled
teaseller
teaselling
teaser
teashop
teasingly
Teasmade
teaspoon
teaspoonful
teat
teataster
teatime
teaware
teazel
teazelled

WORDS THAT END LIKE TEASING

advertising
aliasing
ambulance chasing
bulk purchasing
casing
decreasing
freebasing
housing
increasing
leasing
nondecreasing
nonincreasing
phasing
phrasing
progress chasing
purchasing
quantitative easing
steeplechasing
unceasing
womb-leasing

Synonyms and antonyms of teasing in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «TEASING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «teasing» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of teasing

Translation of «teasing» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TEASING

Find out the translation of teasing to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of teasing from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «teasing» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

戏弄
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

burlas
570 millions of speakers

English

teasing
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

चिढ़ा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

إغاظة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

дразня
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

provocação
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

টিজিং
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

taquineries
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Menggoda
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Hänseleien
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

からかう
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

놀리는
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Nggodha
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

trêu chọc
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கேலி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

छेडछाड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

alay
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

presa in giro
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

dokuczanie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

дражнячи
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

teasing
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πείραγμα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

terg
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

retas
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

erting
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of teasing

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TEASING»

The term «teasing» is very widely used and occupies the 12.319 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TEASING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about teasing

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10 QUOTES WITH «TEASING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word teasing.
1
Candice Accola
With 'The Vampire Diaries,' it's not just a tease, especially with the relationships. You're not sitting there going, 'God, I wish they'd get it over with and kiss!' There's no teasing, they jump right into the action.
2
Geoffrey Canada
Video games offer violent messages, and even the sports video games include taunting and teasing.
3
Lily Cole
When I was younger, I definitely did face anti-ginger prejudice. As a child, all teasing hurts, whether it's because you're fat or a different race or have red hair. I had enough comments from a couple of people to make it a sore point.
4
Erin Duffy
When you have a couple hundred people in one huge space, that's gonna lead to jokes and it's a breeding ground for practical jokes and teasing.
5
Tim Federle
You can't tell the story of a 13-year-old boy who knows every lyric to 'Phantom of the Opera' without also referencing how much teasing he gets at school.
6
Adam Garcia
It's always fun teasing the person. When they ask if I'm gay, I say, 'Oh, I don't know.'
7
Linda Hunt
When I was growing up, particularly during puberty in my teen years, I was so miserable because I elicited so much teasing and meanness from my teenage cohorts.
8
Keyshawn Johnson
I never really called people out. It was more along the lines of teasing a person. It started for me in fifth grade on the basketball court.
9
Julianne Moore
Within childhood behaviors, there are known behaviors; there's teasing and there's name-calling, and different kinds of things happen as kids start to socialize. And then there's serious bullying, and then there's actual aggression and behavioral problems. But you can't put it all under the tent of bullying.
10
Walter Dean Myers
I was teased if I brought my books home. I would take a paper bag to the library and put the books in the bag and bring them home. Not that I was that concerned about them teasing me - because I would hit them in a heartbeat. But I felt a little ashamed, having books.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TEASING»

Discover the use of teasing in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to teasing and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Teasing, Tattling, Defiance and More: Positive Approaches to ...
This practical guide by veteran teacher Margaret Berry Wilson first reviews why children misbehave, then offers positive, effective strategies to stop 10 common classroom behaviors quickly and respectfully--and get students back on track ...
Margaret Berry Wilson, 2013
2
Teasing: Deal with it Before the Joke's on You
Explains how teasing can cause offense, create misunderstandings, and hurt feelings and offers readers advice on dealing with problems caused by teasing and other kinds of humor.
Steve Pitt, 2006
3
Dealing with Teasing
Discusses why people tease, explains the difference between affectionate and mean or cruel teasing, and offers suggestions for how to deal with the latter.
Lisa K. Adams, Marianne Johnston, 2008
4
Stop Teasing Taylor!
Otis is very angry when his best friend is teased by his schoolmates, but their teacher intervenes and introduces activities that affirm the importance of every student in the class while teaching that teasing is harmful.
Jana Carson, 2005
5
Bullying and Teasing: Social Power in Children's Groups
Several key features include: discussing bullying and destructive teasing in relation to the ability of children to benefit from instruction, in relation to the general school climate, and in relation to school violence; suggesting concrete ...
Gayle L. Macklem, 2003
6
Teasing Dad
Sam and Rachel are at the beach with their mum and dad. They like playing tricks on dad.
Annette Smith, 1997
7
How to Deal with Teasing
This thoughtful book deals with the teasing that students sometimes face and provides practical advice for coping with it.
Julie Fiedler, 2007
8
Bullying: How to Deal with Taunting, Teasing, and Tormenting
Examines what bullying is, why bullies behave the way they do, and why victims take the abuse, and discusses ways that people are working to end bullying and make the world more secure for children.
Kathleen Winkler, 2005
9
Teasing Secrets from the Dead: My Investigations at ...
From the biggest news stories of our time to stranger-than-true local mysteries, these are unforgettable stories from the case files of Emily Craig’s remarkable career. From the Hardcover edition.
Emily Craig, Ph.D., 2004
10
Bullying with Words: Teasing, Name-Calling, and Rumors
Readers will explore why people are verbally abusive and the text will advise on seeking help if they are being bullied and how to help others who are being bullied.
Addy Ferguson, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TEASING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term teasing is used in the context of the following news items.
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Castlevania Developer Teasing New Game
The Spain-based developer is best known for its 3D Castlevania action games. Lords of Shadow received a 7.5 from IGN for its beauty and change of pace, ... «IGN, Jul 15»
2
VHP enters, calls 'Beti Bachao' meet over Bareilly eve-teasing
The Mahapanchayat is being purportedly held over incidents of “regular eve-teasing” of girls from Thakur-dominated Paharpur, allegedly at the hands of boys ... «The Indian Express, Jul 15»
3
Curfew in Jamshedpur after clashes over alleged eve teasing, at …
Security personnel patrol along a road as a road is blocked with fire during a bandh call demanding arrest of culprits responsibile for the eve-teasing, at Mango ... «The Indian Express, Jul 15»
4
Ask Amy: Parents wonder how to discourage teasing
My daughter says that she hates being teased by adults and we have asked her to tell people that, but in that moment, she can't. What can we do to send the ... «Washington Post, Jun 15»
5
Man lands in soup after FB post on 'teasing' animal in zoo
A stock broker who entered into the jaguar's 'night house' at the Nehru Zoological Park, took pictures while 'teasing' the animal and posted it on Facebook was ... «The Hindu, Jun 15»
6
'Hearthstone' is Teasing a New Mode (?)
Blizzard seems to be a on a roll lately. Barely a few days after announcing Hearthstone's [Free] new cosmetic Heroes, a GIF on Facebook and Twitter has got the ... «Touch Arcade, Jun 15»
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Despite teasing, 8-year-old Fla. boy sticks to plan to help children …
A little boy in Florida didn't let the teasing and comments from both children and adults stop him from helping kids with cancer. The 6-year-old first saw a ... «WPXI Pittsburgh, Jun 15»
8
2K games is teasing Advent, a possible sci-fi dystopian game
Advent is the game 2K is teasing on Twitter. No details were revealed, but 2K is directing everyone to a new website that sets up the game's world. The website ... «VG247, May 15»
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Cop thrashed after objecting to eve-teasing of daughter
A GRP head constable was allegedly thrashed by a group of youths here after he objected to their eve-teasing of his daughter, police said. According to police ... «Business Standard, May 15»
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Eve-teasing Not a Crime: 80 Percent Offenders Believe
HYDERABAD: Over 80 per cent eve-teasers and stalkers believe they are innocent. Their reasoning: it isn't wrong to tease, stalk or trouble a woman or girl and ... «The New Indian Express, Apr 15»

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