VERB: "to gently criticize or tease (someone) in a friendly or good-humored way" Crossword Clue

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VERB: "to gently criticize or tease (someone) in a friendly or good-humored way" Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. be silly or tease one another
2. tell false information to for fun
(noun)
1. a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age
2. soft smooth leather from the hide of a young goat

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

GOOD-HUMORED (adjective)
1. disposed to please
CRITICIZE (verb)
1. find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
2. act as a critic

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