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taunt - What does it mean?

Definition of 'taunt'

English

Etymology 1

Verb

(en-verb)
  • to make fun of (someone); to (a person) into responding, often in an aggressive manner.
  • Noun

    (en-noun)
  • A scornful or mocking remark; a jeer or mockery
  • Etymology 2

    Compare (etyl) . See ataunt.

    Adjective

    (en-adj)
  • (nautical) Very high or tall.
  • a ship with taunt masts
    (Totten)

    Similar to 'taunt'

    tenet, taint, tent, tint, twunt, teint, tinet