teasing/joking
because it shows that he wants to talk to you some way...so he dose it by teasing. there are 2 types of teasing the playful teasing and the rude mean teasing. if he's doing the ride teasing....he dosent like you and is probley annoyed by you. but if he dose playful teasing he probley likes you alot.
Just joking.
If its playful teasing sometimes guys tease you to hide how they feel.
When a guy says "but I love you" in a joking or teasing way, it could be his way of expressing affection in a light-hearted manner. He may be playfully acknowledging a humorous situation or comment, while still conveying his feelings for you.
You didn't explain if they were mean when they picked on you or if they were just teasing and joking around with you. If they are mean towards you while your boyfriend is around then he either has no respect for you or he's a wimp! You should stickup for each other! If his friends are teasing or joking around with you then that's all it is and yes, it's highly possible that he likes you and he may get the brunt of some of that teasing and joking around.
kidding joking teasing being silly
prankish,playful,joking,inventful,andmartyr(but for Hogwarts).
well a bit of teasing, and a bit of joking insults.
Flirtatious, frivolous, teasing, puckish, frolicsome and mischievous are a few.
Obviously, she is very insecure so you should refrain from joking with her or teasing her so you do not have to go through this reaction from her.
Nuggies are the rubbing of one's knuckles on another person's scalp. Often done as a form of playful teasing.