stuzzicare — meaning in English

English meaning

• banter noun Light, good-humoured teasing conversation exchanged between people who know each other well.
• tease verb To poke fun at someone playfully or, sometimes, unkindly.
• whet verb To sharpen a blade or tool by rubbing it against a stone.

Senses

stuzzicare is used for these senses in English:

• banter (transitive) To tease (someone) mildly.
• tease (transitive) To provoke or disturb; to annoy.
• whet (transitive) To stimulate or make more keen.

banter — full definition

1. noun Light, good-humoured teasing conversation exchanged between people who know each other well.
2. verb To exchange playful, teasing remarks with someone.

tease — full definition

1. verb To poke fun at someone playfully or, sometimes, unkindly.
2. verb To provoke, annoy, or deliberately wind someone up.
3. verb To reveal a small hint of something exciting that's coming.
4. noun A person who enjoys teasing others.

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