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taunting
adjective
noun
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 8
- Starts with
- T
- Ends with
- G
- Contains
- AUNTIN
- Scrabble score
- 9
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
Meaning
Definitions
adjective
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
“derisive laughter”
noun
aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing
In context
Example Sentences
derisive laughter
a jeering crowd
her mocking smile
taunting shouts of ‘coward’ and ‘sissy’
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