Definition

Not a valid English word.

Example

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Conversation

Did you see that taunt sailboat at the harbor?

Yeah, it's massive! I've never seen a mast that tall before.

I wonder how they manage to control such a taunt ship.

It must take a lot of skill to handle those kinds of boats.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A remark made to mock or insult someone, often in a teasing or scornful way.

Example

His taunt made her feel embarrassed in front of her friends.

Conversation

Did you hear the taunt Jake made about my cooking?

Yeah, it was pretty harsh!

I know, right? I mean, everyone has bad days in the kitchen.

Definition

To make fun of someone in a hurtful or mocking way, often to provoke them.

Example

The bully would taunt his classmates to make them feel bad.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Why do you always let them taunt you during games?

I don’t know, it’s just part of the fun sometimes.

But it can get annoying when they just keep going.

Root Explanation

Taunt originates from Middle English 'taunten', which is derived from Old French 'tant', meaning to mock or provoke. The word describes the act of mocking or provoking someone in a scornful manner.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old French word 'tant' which means to mock — this helps you remember that to taunt someone is to mock or provoke them.

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