How to Pronounce Cock-tease

To pronounce "cock-tease", say COCKT-eas-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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"cock-tease" has 3 syllables: cockt-eas-e.

noun

A person, usually a woman, who teases a man but then withdraws an alluded-to promise of sexual intercourse.
“That bird is a total cock tease; she's been winding blokes up all night.”
Similarly frustrating teasing, not necessarily either sexual or done by a person.

How many syllables are in "cock-tease"?▾

"Cock-tease" has 3 syllables: cockt · eas · e.

What does "cock-tease" mean?▾

Cock-tease: A person, usually a woman, who teases a man but then withdraws an alluded-to promise of sexual intercourse.

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