teased
adj.adj. describing hair that has been combed backward to make it look thicker and taller. It can also describe someone who has been made fun of in a playful way.
adj. referring to hair that has been backcombed to create volume; also describes an individual who has been subjected to persistent, often playful, provocation. Frequently used as a participial adjective following a linking verb.
Her hair was teased into a giant beehive shape.
He felt a bit embarrassed after being teased by his friends about his new haircut all afternoon.
The stylist presented a collection of models with heavily teased hair, evoking a retro aesthetic that contrasted sharply with the minimalist garments they wore.
Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'look', 'feel', or 'be'.