tantaliser
/ˈtæntəlaɪzər/
noun
- A person or thing that tempts or teases by showing something desirable but keeping it out of reach.
- The smell of fresh bread from the bakery was a tantaliser for hungry passersby.
- The trailer for the movie was a perfect tantaliser, leaving viewers desperate for more.
- He was a known tantaliser, always showing off his new gadgets but never letting anyone try them.