Taunt

/tɔːnt/

The meaning and definition of Taunt, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. A scornful or mocking remark; a jeer or mockery
verb
  1. To make fun of (someone); to goad (a person) into responding, often in an aggressive manner.

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