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10 Language-to-English DictionariesTeasing
/ˈtiː.zɪŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The act of making fun of someone in a playful or mocking way.
"Her teasing about his new haircut made him laugh." - 2
A playful or light-hearted form of mockery or jesting.
"The teasing among friends often strengthens their bond."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'teasing' originates from the Middle English 'tesen', which means to torment or provoke. It has roots in Old English 'tēosan', meaning to pull or draw, reflecting a historical context of playful provocation.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Teasing" is said worldwide
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Taquinerie
Transliteration: takineʁi
"Sa taquinerie à propos de sa nouvelle coupe de cheveux l'a fait rire."
Necken
Transliteration: ˈnɛkən
"Ihr Necken über seinen neuen Haarschnitt brachte ihn zum Lachen."
Prendere in giro
Transliteration: prɛndere in ˈdʒiro
"Il suo prendere in giro riguardo al suo nuovo taglio di capelli lo ha fatto ridere."
Burlas
Transliteration: ˈbuɾlas
"Sus burlas sobre su nuevo corte de pelo lo hicieron reír."
Zombarias
Transliteration: zõbaˈɾiɐs
"As zombarias sobre seu novo corte de cabelo o fizeram rir."
चिढ़ाना
Transliteration: chidhana
"उसके नए हेयरकट के बारे में चिढ़ाना उसे हंसाता है।"
调侃
Transliteration: tiáokǎn
"她对他新发型的调侃让他笑了。"
놀림
Transliteration: nolrim
"그녀가 그의 새 헤어스타일을 놀리는 것은 그를 웃게 만들었다."
からかい
Transliteration: karakai
"彼女が彼の新しい髪型をからかうと、彼は笑った。"
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