teased

Example:She called her sister after a teasing about her appearance.

Definition:Playfully irritated her by making fun of her appearance.

Example:The boy liked to tease the cat to get it to run around.

Definition:played with the cat in a playful but annoying manner.

Example:Her friends teased her about her dating life at the party.

Definition:made fun of her dating life in a playful but annoying way.

Example:He teased the concept of time in his presentation.

Definition:discussed or played with the idea of time in an imaginative or playful way.

Example:Her coworkers teased her about her outfit that day.

Definition:made fun of her outfit in a playful but annoying way.

Example:The pet owner teased the cat with a toy to get it to play.

Definition:played with the cat using a toy in a playful and annoying way.

Example:The teacher teased the audience with hints about the next assignment.

Definition:gave subtle clues or hints in an amusing or playful way.

Example:The detective teased the truth out of him with clever questions.

Definition:coaxed the truth out of him in a playful and annoying way.

Example:Her mother teased her about her choice of college major.

Definition:made fun of her decision or choice in a playful and annoying way.

Example:The book teased the idea of adventure on a deserted island.

Definition:discussed or played with the idea of adventure in an excited and playful way.