twit

nouns

someone who is regarded as contemptible
twerp, twirp, twit
aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing
taunt, taunting, twit

verbs

harass with persistent criticism or carping
"The children teased the new teacher"; "Don't ride me so hard over my failure"; "His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie"
bait, cod, rag, rally, razz, ride, tantalise, tantalize, taunt, tease, twit