make fun of or attempt to provoke (a person or animal) in a playful way

I used to tease her about being so house-proud

she was just teasing

gently pull or comb (tangled wool, hair, etc.) into separate strands

she was teasing out the curls into her usual hairstyle

tease the roots apart and replant at once

a person who makes fun of someone playfully or unkindly

some think of him as a tease who likes to keep others guessing

an act of teasing someone

she couldn't resist a gentle tease