teaser
preview / puzzle / mocker
Noun
pl: teasers
This term functions as a psychological hook, designed to create a gap in knowledge that the audience feels compelled to fill. In marketing, it avoids providing a complete narrative, relying instead on fragmented imagery or vague promises to generate anticipation and hype. When applied to a person, the word carries a social connotation of playful provocation. It describes someone who deliberately needles others, often walking the line between affectionate banter and mild annoyance.
Meanings
Noun
A short introductory advertisement for a movie, television show, or product designed to arouse curiosity without revealing the full plot or details.
"The studio released a thirty-second teaser for the upcoming superhero film."