teaser

/ˈtizər/
noun
  1. A person who makes fun of others in a playful or unkind way.
    • The class teaser always had a joke ready for someone.
    • She was known as a teaser, but her friends knew she meant no harm.
    • The teaser at the party kept poking fun at everyone's outfits.
  2. A short advertisement or preview designed to create curiosity or excitement.
    • The company posted a teaser on social media hinting at a big announcement.
    • The teaser for the new game showed only a few seconds of footage.
    • The movie studio released a teaser trailer six months before the film.
  3. A difficult question or puzzle meant to challenge or provoke thought.
    • He loves solving brain teasers in his free time.
    • The crossword puzzle had a tricky teaser at the end.
    • The math teaser stumped the entire class.
  4. A tool or device used to raise a nap on fabric (also called a teasel).
    • The weaver used a metal teaser to fluff the wool.
    • Old-fashioned teasers were made from dried plant heads.
    • She bought a modern teaser for her textile craft.
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