the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances
"he ignored their teases"
"his ribbing was gentle but persistent"
One who teases.
"The class clown was known as a tease because he never took anything seriously and always made others laugh at his own jokes."
to arouse hope, desire, or curiosity without satisfying them
"The advertisement is intended to tease the customers"
"She has a way of teasing men with her flirtatious behavior"
raise the nap of (fabrics)
"The old sweater began to look shaggy after I accidentally teased its wool fabric with my coat hook."
To separate the fibres of a fibrous material.
"She carefully teased out the tangled wool to prepare it for spinning."