a tropical evergreen shrub or small tree extensively cultivated in e.g. China and Japan and India; source of tea leaves
dried leaves of the tea shrub; used to make tea
a light midafternoon meal of tea and sandwiches or cakes
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
a reception or party at which tea is served
disentangle and raise the fibers of
the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances
ruffle (one's hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect
separate the fibers of
harass with persistent criticism or carping
annoy persistently
someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)
a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
mock or make fun of playfully
raise the nap of (fabrics)
tear into pieces
to arouse hope, desire, or curiosity without satisfying them
