"teaser" meaning in English

See teaser in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈtiːzɚ/ [US] Audio: en-us-teaser.ogg [US] Forms: teaser [singular], teasers [plural]
Etymology: tease + -er Etymology templates: {{ety-suffix|tease|er}} tease + -er Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A teaser is a preview of a product, such as a movie, released before its main release or opening.
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  2. A brain teaser is very difficult question.
    Sense id: simple-teaser-en-noun-7dQCuw3o
  3. A teaser is someone who teases others. Synonyms: tease
    Sense id: simple-teaser-en-noun-bw-HHW0M
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Categories (other): Terms suffixed with -er
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