taunt

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

tônt /tɔːnt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-taunt.wav /tɔnt/ /tɑnt/

Word forms

taunt taunts taunting taunted more taunt most taunt

Etymology

From Middle French tanter (“to tempt, try, provoke”), variant of Old French tempter (“to try”). Doublet of tempt.

Derived words

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