v (transitive) To separate the fibres of (a fibrous material).
v (transitive) To comb (originally with teasels) so that the fibres all lie in one direction.
v (transitive) To backcomb.
v (transitive) To poke fun at, either cruelly or affectionately.
v (transitive) To provoke or disturb; to annoy.
v (transitive) To manipulate or influence the behavior of, especially by repeated acts of irritation.
v (transitive) To entice, tempt.
v (transitive, informal) To show as forthcoming, in the manner of a teaser.
n One who teases.
n A single act of teasing.
n One who deliberately arouses others (usually men) sexually with no intention of satisfying that arousal.