Making one's hair stand on end? (7)

I believe the answer is:

teasing

(Other definitions for teasing that I've seen before include "Making fun of (someone)" , "Vexing playfully" , "flirting maybe" , "Baiting" , "Making fun of in a playful way" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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