English Explanatory Dictionary

taunting

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. present participle and gerund of taunt
noun
  1. The act of one who taunts.
adj
  1. Abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule.

Pronunciation

tônt′ĭng /ˈtɔːnt.ɪŋ/ /ˈtɔnt.ɪŋ/ /ˈtɑnt.ɪŋ/ /ˈtɒnt.ɪŋ/ /ˈtoːnt.ɪŋ/ /ˈtoːnt.əŋ/ /ˈʈɔnʈ.ɪŋ/

Word forms

taunting tauntings more taunting most taunting

Etymology

From taunt + -ing.

Synonyms

taunt twit derisive gibelike jeering mocking

Related words

taunter provocation aggravation irritation disrespectful

Derived words

tauntingly
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