The phrase "initial tease" refers to a situation where someone gives just a little bit of information or a glimpse of something, but not enough to fully satisfy or reveal the whole thing. Full definition
After initial teases, Mortal Kombat X has officially been announced. (mashthosebuttons.com)
Following an initial tease of its new RPG on Take - Two's new indie label, Private Division, developer Obsidian has declared the title will not have... (stevivor.com)
The secondary lead, Sue — a popular girl who regrets her initial teasing of Carrie — is correctly called out by mean - girl Chris as making her philanthropy all about her; there's a spiteful, patronizing undercurrent to her guilt about what she did to Carrie that lends a shade of grey to at least one bubblegum character. (alcohollywood.com)