Chaffs with trifling raillery (6)

I believe the answer is:

teases

(Other definitions for teases that I've seen before include "Banters, pulls leg" , "Makes fun of in a playful way" , "Attempts to provoke through persistent annoyance" , "Provokes in playful manner" , "Vexes playfully" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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