the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances

someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)

To tease (someone) good-humoredly, To make or exchange good-humored jokes; banter, noun_ A teasing or joking remark, Good natured banter

the act of urging by means of teasing or flattery