kiusoitella — meaning in English
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English meaning
- banter noun Light, good-humoured teasing conversation exchanged between people who know each other well.
- flirt verb To behave in a playful, teasing way toward someone to show romantic or sexual interest.
- fun noun Enjoyment, amusement, or a good time.
- needle noun A thin, sharp tool used for sewing, injections, acupuncture, or piercing.
- tantalize verb To tease (someone) by offering or showing them something desirable but leaving them unsatisfied.
- tease verb To poke fun at someone playfully or, sometimes, unkindly.
- twit noun A silly or foolish person.
Senses
kiusoitella is used for these senses in English:
- banter (transitive) To tease (someone) mildly.
- flirt (archaic, intransitive) To jeer at; to mock. [16th–18th c.]
- fun (colloquial) To tease, kid, poke fun at, make fun of.
- give someone a hard time (informal, idiomatic) To tease, kid or rib someone.
- needle (transitive) To tease in order to provoke; to poke fun at.
- tantalize To tease (someone) by offering something desirable but keeping it out of reach.
- tease (transitive) To poke fun at, either cruelly or affectionately in a playful way.
- twit To blame or reproach (someone), especially in a good-natured or teasing manner; also, to ridicule or tease (someone).
banter — full definition
- noun Light, good-humoured teasing conversation exchanged between people who know each other well.
- verb To exchange playful, teasing remarks with someone.
flirt — full definition
- verb To behave in a playful, teasing way toward someone to show romantic or sexual interest.
- verb To show a passing, casual interest in an idea or activity, without full commitment.
- noun A person who flirts often.