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What does "tease" mean? Does it refer to bullying someone?

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Rebecca

To "tease" someone means making fun of or laughing at someone in either a joking manner or actually upset them. "Teasing" can be a form of bullying. In this scenario, it's used in a joking manner. Ex: He always teases her for her weight. (Bullying) Ex: She teased me about burping in public. (Joking manner) Ex: She was constantly teased as a child by the other children. (Bullying) Ex: I'm sorry. I was just teasing you. (Joking manner)

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