How do you pronounce teasing?

The recorded pronunciation is /ˈtiːz.ɪŋ/.

teasing

/ˈtiːz.ɪŋ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.55 in modern English

Syllables: teas-ing
IPA: /ˈtiːz.ɪŋ/

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Meaning

verb

present participle and gerund of tease

noun

The act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously, especially by ridicule; provoking someone with persistent annoyances; making fun of, making light of someone.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The act of removing tangles from one's hair with a comb.

Countable; Uncountable

adj

Playfully vexing, especially by ridicule.

adj

Arousing sexual desire without intending to satisfy it.

adj

Causing irritation or annoyance.

Example Sentences

"Teasing can be seen as a kind of workplace abuse."
"The gentle teasing between siblings filled the house with laughter."
"The teasing of her curls took nearly an hour with the fine-tooth comb."
"The children exchanged teasing remarks during recess."
"The actress gave him a teasing glance before walking away."
"The teasing itch from the mosquito bite drove her crazy."

Etymology

From tease + -ing.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈtiːz.ɪŋ/
British English: /ˈtiːz.ɪŋ/

Usage

Inflected Forms

teasings (plural) more teasing (comparative) most teasing (superlative)

Derived Forms

brainteasing teasingly

Phrases

Adam-teasing Eve-teasing

Frequently Paired Words

harassment molestation caper frolic gambol play romp comb

Synonyms

quizzery ribbing tantalization tease comb-out mocking quizzical annoying bothersome galling irritating nettlesome

Rhymes With

freezing pleasing squeezing seizing easing sneezing wheezing appeasing thesing breezing siezing