Used to show fondness, often between parents and children or close friends. She tousled his hair as they laughed over old memories.
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Casual Interaction
Signifies casual, relaxed relationships, not appropriate in formal settings. At the family reunion, uncles and aunts tousled the kids' hair warmly.
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Playful Mood
Indicates a playful or light-hearted mood or environment when it occurs. As they set up camp, he tousled her hair playfully, teasing her about the lopsided tent.