teasings
Light-hearted jabs given
Teasings is the plural of teasing, referring to multiple instances of playful mocking or provocative behavior.
Someone might recall the teasings she endured in middle school or describe gentle teasings between siblings.
The word appears infrequently, as teasing more often functions as an uncountable noun or gerund.
Playful, teasing exchange
- ribbingAffectionate verbal teasing
- jokingSaying things in fun
- jestingPlayful, unserious speech
- kiddingTeasing playfully
funning · joshing · raillery · badinage · quip · pleasantry · wit · repartee
Contemptuous mocking treatment
- derisionContemptuous mockery
- tauntingInsulting to provoke
- jeeringVocal public mockery
- scoffingMocking with contempt
sneering · gibing · mockery · scorn · contempt · disdain · insult · put-down
Persistent unwanted attention
- botheringCausing irritation repeatedly
- naggingPersistent bothering or complaining
- hasslingPersistent irritating pressure
- needlingPersistent mild taunting
goading · provoking · irritating · vexing · aggravating · badgering · hounding · harassing
Playful amorous behavior
- flirtationPlayful romantic attention
- come-onAttempt to attract someone
- innuendoOblique disparaging remark
- suggestionIdea proposed for consideration
enticement · titillation · allure · provocation · tantalizing · coyness · seduction · leading on
banter
Playful, teasing exchange
kidding · funning · joshing · raillery · badinage · quip · pleasantry · wit · repartee · chaff
ridicule
Contemptuous mocking treatment
scoffing · sneering · gibing · mockery · scorn · contempt · disdain · insult · put-down · belittling
pestering
Persistent unwanted attention
- botheringCausing irritation repeatedly
- naggingPersistent bothering or complaining
- hasslingPersistent irritating pressure
needling · goading · provoking · irritating · vexing · aggravating · badgering · hounding · harassing · niggling
coquetry
Playful amorous behavior
- flirtationPlayful romantic attention
- come-onAttempt to attract someone
- innuendoOblique disparaging remark
suggestion · enticement · titillation · allure · provocation · tantalizing · coyness · seduction · leading on · toying
teasingscompliments
Expressions of admiration
praises · flattery · affirmations · encouragements · commendations
teasingsreassurances
Statements restoring confidence
consolations · support · nurturing · validations · empathy
teasingstorments
Causes severe distress
harassments · persecutions · cruelties · abuse · tortures
- teasing outGradually extracting something hidden
- teasing combTool for adding volume