Definition of taunting Taunting

/tษ”หˆntษชล‹/ - [tonting] -

We found 7 definitions of taunting from 4 different sources.

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What does taunting mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

taunting - abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule; "derisive laughter"; "a jeering crowd"; "her mocking smile"; "taunting shouts of `coward' and `sissy'"
  derisive, gibelike, jeering, mocking
  disrespectful exhibiting lack of respect; rude and discourteous; "remarks disrespectful of the law"; "disrespectful in the presence of his parents"; "disrespectful toward his teacher"

Noun

taunting - aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing
  twit, taunt
  aggravation, provocation, irritation action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse; "the aggravation of her condition resulted from lack of care"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • taunting (Verb)
    Present participle of taunt.
  • taunting (Adjective)
    That taunts or provokes.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary ๐Ÿ“˜

  • taunting (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Taunt
  • taunting
    a. & n. from Taunt, v.

Part of speech

๐Ÿ”ค
  • taunting, verb, gerund of taunt (infinitive).
  • taunting, noun, singular of tauntings.

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

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