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Uncommonteasing
The correct spelling is teasing.
How to pronounce teasing
verb
IPA: /ˈtiːzɪŋ/
Say it like: Tee-sin-g
The correct spelling is teasing. To separate the fibres of a fibrous material. For example: "Teasing can be seen as a kind of workplace abuse."
Usage Examples
“Teasing can be seen as a kind of workplace abuse.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To separate the fibres of a fibrous material.
- 2.To comb (originally with teasels) so that the fibres all lie in one direction.
- 3.To back-comb.
- 4.To poke fun at.
- 5.To provoke or disturb; to annoy.
noun
- 1.The act of teasing; making fun of or making light of.
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