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tease

noun [C]
 
 
/tiːz/

Definition

› someone who is always teasing people: Johnny, don't be such a tease - leave your sister alone!Teasing › slang disapproving someone who enjoys causing sexual excitement and interest in people she or he does not intend to have sex withSexual attractionAttractive
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