taunt
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noun \ˈtȯnt, ˈtänt\Definition of TAUNT
: a sarcastic challenge or insult
First Known Use of TAUNT
circa 1527
2taunt
transitive verbDefinition of TAUNT
: to reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at
— taunt·er noun
— taunt·ing·ly \ˈtȯn-tiŋ-lē, ˈtän-\ adverb
Examples of TAUNT
- The boys continually taunted each other.
- <taunted the newly arrived immigrants about their broken English>
Origin of TAUNT
perhaps from Middle French tenter to try, tempt — more at tempt
First Known Use: 1539
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