Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cock-teaser

noun

/ˈkɒk ˈtiːzər/

Definition

A cock-teaser is a person, often a woman, who provokes sexual desire in others but does not intend to fulfill it.

Examples

Despite her flirtatious nature, she was often called a cock-teaser because she never pursued anything serious.
He felt confused by her signals; she was a cock-teaser who kept him guessing.

Meaning

This term is frequently used to describe someone who engages in flirtation or teasing behaviors, leading others to believe that a sexual encounter is possible when they have no intention of following through.