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Vocabulary Entry
teasing
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The act of making fun of someone in a playful or mocking way.
Example Sentences
"Her teasing made him laugh."
"He didn't mind the friendly teasing from his friends."
"Teasing can sometimes hurt feelings if taken too far."
V
verb
To make fun of someone or something in a playful or mocking manner.
Example Sentences
"She was teasing her brother about his new haircut."
"They teased him for being so serious all the time."
"He likes to tease his friends during their games."