TEASING
/ˈtiːzɪŋ/
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of TEASING
To separate the fibres of a fibrous material.
To comb (originally with teasels) so that the fibres all lie in one direction.
To back-comb.
The act of teasing; making fun of or making light of.
"Teasing can be seen as a kind of workplace abuse."
Examples of TEASING in a Sentence
- "Teasing can be seen as a kind of workplace abuse."
Word Details
Is TEASING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TEASING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of TEASING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 58 points total.
Letter Values for TEASING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | e | a | s | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 10 |
Anagrams of TEASING
Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TEASING
100 words from the letters in TEASING
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How to Use TEASING in Word Games
TEASING is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since TEASING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 58 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble TEASING to find 100 additional valid words.