teaser

noun
UK: /ˈtiːzə(r)/
US: /ˈtiːzər/

  1. A short advertisement or preview designed to create interest without giving too much away.

    1. The movie teaser was very effective, everyone wants to watch it.
    2. That short teaser is enough to convince me to preorder the game right away.

  2. A question or problem that is difficult to answer or solve.

    1. This math problem is a real teaser for me, it's really hard.
    2. The crossword puzzle had a few teasers that kept me entertained for hours.

  3. A person who makes fun of or annoys someone playfully.

    1. My little brother is a teaser, but I still love him very much.
    2. Sarah is a relentless teaser, but her jibes are always good-natured.

Synonyms

preview badger tormentor trailer taunt riddle puzzle
teaser verb

  1. To playfully make fun of or annoy someone.

    1. Don't tease me, I don't like that.
    2. Stop teasing your sister; she's getting upset by your little teaser.

  2. To arouse desire or interest without intending to satisfy it.

    1. The restaurant's aroma served to teaser my hunger, I need to eat.
    2. The possibility of a promotion served only to teaser my ambitions for the job.

  3. To comb or arrange (hair) by pulling strands away from the scalp to create volume.

    1. She had to teaser her hair before the show.
    2. My mom used to teaser her hair in the 80's for a more dramatic look.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "teaser" in English means: A short advertisement or preview designed to create interest without giving too much away., A question or problem that is difficult to answer or solve., A person who makes fun of or annoys someone playfully..

The phonetic transcription of "teaser" is /ˈtiːzə(r)/ in British English and /ˈtiːzər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "teaser": preview, badger, tormentor, trailer, taunt, riddle, puzzle.

Example usage of "teaser": "The movie teaser was very effective, everyone wants to watch it.". More examples on the page.