ɹæz ɹaɪd ˈtæntəlaɪz tiːz twɝp twɜːp twɪt twɪt harass with persistent criticism or carping The children teased the new teacher Don't ride me so hard over my failure His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing someone who is regarded as contemptible