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The Bullying Glossary provides definitions and terms related to bullying, both on and off this website.
Teasing – Making fun of someone in a playful or hurtful manner. When teasing becomes persistent and hurtful, it may escalate into bullying.
Making inappropriate or negative comments about someone’s body size or shape is body shaming. Body shaming can negatively affect children’s mental health and wellbeing. Before you criticize someone’s body, think twice.