Meaning of the word teaser in English

What does teaser mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

teaser

US /ˈtiː.zɚ/
UK /ˈtiː.zər/
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Noun

1.

a short introductory advertisement or trailer for a product, movie, etc., that is intended to arouse curiosity

Example:
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The movie studio released a 30-second teaser for the upcoming sequel.
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The company posted a teaser on social media to hint at their new product.
2.

a person who teases or annoys others, often in a playful or unkind way

Example:
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My older brother was a real teaser when we were kids.
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She is such a teaser; she never tells you the whole story at once.