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teased

The correct spelling is teased.

How to pronounce teased

verb

IPA: /tiːzd/

Say it like: Tee-sed

The correct spelling is teased. To separate the fibres of a fibrous material.

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Definition

verb

  1. 1.To separate the fibres of a fibrous material.
  2. 2.To comb (originally with teasels) so that the fibres all lie in one direction.
  3. 3.To back-comb.
  4. 4.To poke fun at.
  5. 5.To provoke or disturb; to annoy.

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