gently tease

Frequency: 6.57.9 per million words

To tease someone in a kind and mild way.

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  • She likes to gently tease her younger brother about his obsession with video games.
  • During the family dinner, Grandpa gently teased Grandma about her secret recipe.
  • My friends often gently tease me about my tendency to overthink everything.
  • He was gently teasing his dog with a toy, making it jump playfully.
  • Please don't gently tease her too much; she's a bit sensitive today.
  • A good friend knows how to gently tease you without crossing the line.
  • They would gently tease each other about their differing opinions on movies.
  • It's usually safe to gently tease someone if you have a strong bond with them.
  • He couldn't help but gently tease his colleague after a minor mishap.
  • She's just gently teasing you; don't take it seriously.