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taunt

1

[ tawnt, tahnt ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to reproach in a sarcastic, insulting, or jeering manner; mock.

    Synonyms: , , ,

  2. to provoke by taunts; twit.

    Synonyms:



noun

  1. an insulting gibe or sarcasm; scornful reproach or challenge.

    Synonyms: , , , ,

  2. Obsolete. an object of insulting gibes or scornful reproaches.

taunt

2

[ tawnt, tahnt ]

adjective

Nautical.
  1. tall, as a mast.

taunt

1

/ ɔːԳ /

verb

  1. to provoke or deride with mockery, contempt, or criticism
  2. to tease; tantalize
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a jeering remark
  2. archaic.
    the object of mockery
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

taunt

2

/ ɔːԳ /

adjective

  1. nautical (of the mast or masts of a sailing vessel) unusually tall
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈٲܲԳٱ, noun
  • ˈٲܲԳپԲ, adjective
  • ˈٲܲԳپԲly, adverb
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of taunt1

First recorded in 1505–15; origin uncertain

Origin of taunt2

First recorded in 1490–1500; origin uncertain
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of taunt1

C16: from French phrase tant pour tant like for like, rejoinder

Origin of taunt2

C15: of uncertain origin
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Example Sentences

Le Pen is now being gleefully taunted by her critics online with the many past instances in which she has called for stricter laws on corruption.

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The woman appears out of nowhere with elusive purpose, taunting Ramona — who is hobbled by the broken leg she sustained in the car wreck that took David's life — warning, “Today’s the day,” in wicked sing-song.

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Second seed Swiatek, playing with increased security in Miami after being verbally abused by an "aggressive and taunting" fan, was completely out of sorts as she lost 6-2 7-5 to the world number 140.

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Five-time major champion Iga Swiatek is being protected by increased security after an "aggressive and taunting" fan verbally abused her at the Miami Open.

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He was targeted on the pitch, with opposing players aiming taunts, and sometimes punches, at him.

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