teaser
teaser Lexical Profile
teaser Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A short introductory advertisement, trailer, or preview for a film, television show, or product designed to arouse curiosity without revealing too much detail.
"The studio released a thirty-second teaser for the upcoming sci-fi sequel during the championship game."
A difficult question, riddle, or puzzle that requires careful thought to solve.
"The final question on the mathematics exam was a real teaser that stumped most of the students."
A person who playfully mocks, provokes, or tantalizes others.
"He had a reputation as a relentless teaser who loved playing harmless pranks on his siblings."
• Rhymes for teaser
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the verb 'tease' (from Old English 'tǣsan', originally meaning to pull apart wool or flax fibers) plus the agentive suffix '-er'. The media sense of a preliminary advertisement that arouses curiosity emerged in the early 20th century.