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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

tease

/tiːz/ verb, noun · British & US
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What does tease mean?

verb, noun

To cause someone to feel anxious or uncertain about something by making them wait or by giving them incomplete information. A lighthearted or playful attempt to provoke or annoy someone.

Example

"She loves to tease her little brother by hiding his toys and then pretending not to know where they are."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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