How Do You Spell TEASED?

Pronunciation: [tˈiːzd] (IPA)

The word "teased" is spelled with the letters T-E-A-S-E-D. In IPA phonetic transcription, this word is pronounced as /tiːzd/. The "t" at the beginning makes a hard "t" sound, followed by a long "e" sound represented by the "ee" combination. The "s" is pronounced with a soft "z" sound, and the "ed" ending is pronounced as "d" when the previous sound is voiced, such as in "teased," or as "t" when the previous sound is voiceless, such as in "kissed."

TEASED Meaning and Definition

  1. Teased is the past tense and past participle form of the verb "tease." The term "tease" has multiple meanings and can be used as a transitive verb, an intransitive verb, or a noun.

    When used as a transitive verb, to tease means to make fun of someone, often by mocking or ridiculing them in a playful or lighthearted manner. This can involve jokingly provoking or taunting someone, with the intention of amusing oneself or others. Teasing can vary in its tone and intent, ranging from harmless banter to more hurtful teasing, depending on the context and relationship between the people involved.

    As an intransitive verb, to tease means to draw out or provoke someone by offering glimpses or hints of something desired or appealing, but without fully delivering or satisfying that desire. This can apply to various situations, such as playing hard to get in a romantic context or withholding information or answers to create intrigue.

    Lastly, when used as a noun, a tease refers to someone who engages in teasing behavior or to an act of teasing itself. It can also be used to describe a person or thing that arouses or provokes interest or curiosity but fails to fulfill expectations.

    Overall, "teased" refers to the action or state of being subjected to playful mocking, the act of provoking or tempting someone, or the past action of teasing in any of these senses.

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Etymology of TEASED

The word "teased" originates from Middle English "tesen", which came from Old English "tæsan". The Old English "tæsan" meant "to comb, card, or tease wool" and can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "*taisijaną". This roots from the Proto-Indo-European "*dáysiti", denoting the action of plucking or tearing. Over time, the meaning of "teased" evolved to encompass qualities such as making fun of, provoking, or jokingly bothering someone.

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Conjugate verb Teased

CONDITIONAL

I would tease
we would tease
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he/she/it would tease
they would tease

FUTURE

I will tease
we will tease
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they will tease

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have teased
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PAST

I teased
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PAST PERFECT

I had teased
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PRESENT

I tease
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PRESENT PERFECT

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