Meaning & use

teaser

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something, such as a short preview or advertisement, designed to arouse interest without giving away full details.

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The studio released a teaser for the upcoming movie.

The email's subject line was just a teaser meant to get people to click.

A note on using this word

In marketing and entertainment, a teaser deliberately withholds information to build curiosity, distinguishing it from a full trailer or advertisement.

Words with a similar meaning

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