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