teaser

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a worker who teases wool
  2. noun someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)
  3. noun an advertisement that offers something free in order to arouse customers' interest

Etymology

From tease + -er.

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