A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

TEASE

Tue, 6 Feb '24
Pick on, in a way
Fri, 26 Jan '24
Ride
Mon, 10 Apr '23
Poke fun at
Fri, 17 Mar '23
Give hints about, but not more
Wed, 7 Dec '22
Kid
Sat, 15 Oct '22
Be a pest, in a way
Thu, 22 Sep '22
Bait
Fri, 4 Jun '21
Rib
Sat, 20 Mar '21
Flirt
Fri, 8 Jan '21
Make one's hair stand on end?