verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

tease, jab, poke fun

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Example Sentences

Example:She enjoyed teasing and zhushing her friends during her visit to the amusement park.

Definition:To torment someone playfully by making fun of them or by annoying them.

From tease

Example:He tried to zhush his friend by jabbing playfully with a pointed finger.

Definition:To strike or poke with quick, sharp blows, especially with the fingers or a sharp instrument.

From jab

Example:He had always felt that his friends poked fun and zhushed him in their games.

Definition:To make a joke or joke at the expense of someone or something, often in a playful or teasing manner.

From poke fun