teasing
Pronunciation:
/ˈtiːzɪŋ/verb
Definitions
To separate the fibres of a fibrous material.
To comb (originally with teasels) so that the fibres all lie in one direction.
To back-comb.
To poke fun at.
noun
Definitions
The act of teasing; making fun of or making light of.
Example: Teasing can be seen as a kind of workplace abuse.