Definition of tease

• the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances; "he ignored their teases"; "his ribbing was gentle but persistent"
• annoy persistently; "The children teased the boy because of his stammer"
• harass with persistent criticism or carping; "The children teased the new teacher"; "Dont ride me so hard over my failure"; "His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie"