🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

놀림

Pronunciation / Transliteration: nolrim

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Teasing/ˈtiː.zɪŋ/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"그녀가 그의 새 헤어스타일을 놀리는 것은 그를 웃게 만들었다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The act of making fun of someone in a playful or mocking way.

    "Her teasing about his new haircut made him laugh."
  2. 2

    A playful or light-hearted form of mockery or jesting.

    "The teasing among friends often strengthens their bond."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'teasing' originates from the Middle English 'tesen', which means to torment or provoke. It has roots in Old English 'tēosan', meaning to pull or draw, reflecting a historical context of playful provocation.

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