teased

/tizd/
adjective
  1. Having hair that has been deliberately made to look fuller or fluffier.
    • She wore her hair teased high in a 1980s style.
    • His teased afro was big and round.
    • The model's teased ponytail added drama to the runway look.
verb
  1. Past tense of tease: to make fun of someone in a playful or unkind way.
    • The kids teased the new student for his accent.
    • She teased her brother about his new haircut.
    • He teased his friend for being afraid of spiders.
  2. Past tense of tease: to gently pull or comb hair to make it look fuller or to separate fibers.
    • He teased the cotton balls apart to make a soft nest.
    • She teased her hair to give it more volume for the party.
    • The stylist teased the wool fibers before spinning them.
  3. Past tense of tease: to tantalize or provoke someone by offering something desirable but not giving it.
    • The cat teased the dog by dangling a toy just out of reach.
    • She teased him with a hint of the surprise but wouldn't tell more.
    • The advertisement teased viewers with glimpses of the new product.
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