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quizzical vs teasing

teasing vs quizzical

quizzical is not a noun while teasing is a noun.

quizzical and teasing both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
quizzical No Yes No No
teasing Yes Yes No No
As adjectives, quizzical and teasing are synonyms defined as:
  • quizzical and teasing: playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)
Other synonyms of quizzical include mocking.
quizzical (noun) teasing (noun)
the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances
playful vexation
the act of removing tangles from you hair with a comb
quizzical (adjective) teasing (adjective)
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know) causing irritation or annoyance
playfully vexing (especially by ridicule) playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)
arousing sexual desire without intending to satisfy it
Difference between quizzical and teasing

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