What is Teasing?
1.
mean or unkind behavior that's not done out of anger or hostility but out of merely playing around
Note: ridicule, often incorrectly confused as meaning the same thing as teasing, refers to criticism or disapproval (of someone or something) expressed through jokes, sometimes laughter as well
"Oh Joey! I was just teasing when I told you that you had a crush on that girl. Stop being so sensitive," said Jenna.
"Ew! Boys are so disgusting," laughed Jenna. "Are you sexist?" Asked Henry. "Oh my god! I was just teasing you moron!"
I was only teasing when I called my mom a trashbag whore; however, she still threw me on punishment for the month and took away all my privileges.
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2.
the act of persecution for minors.
Teacher: "Oh, dear, John! John, JOHN! Stop teasing harry because he is fat!"
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