tease

Verb definitions:- 1. To intentionally say, do or imply something that isn't accurate so as to see whether the object of the teasing believes it to be accurate. 2. To attempt to induce sexual arousal in an individual without intending to satisfy the arousal. When used in this sense, the word is customarily used to only in reference to women, but nowadays it is sometimes used by women (or gay men) in reference to men. Strictly speaking, this definition of the word is merely an extension of the first definition provided. 3. To make a sort of a combing motion, with a refining effect. 4. To extrapolate; to draw wisdom from; to extract. Noun definition:- Someone who is known to perform the actions detailed in the first or second verb definitions can be described as 'a tease'.