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taunt 1 T0059900 (tônt)tr.v. taunt·ed, taunt·ing, taunts 1. To reproach in a mocking, insulting, or contemptuous manner: taunted her for wearing hand-me-down clothes. See Synonyms at ridicule.2. a. To drive or incite (a person) by taunting: His friends taunted him into asking for a raise.b. To tease and excite sexually: taunted him with glimpses of skin.n. A scornful remark; a jeer. [Origin unknown.] taunt′er n.taunt′ing·ly adv.
taunt 2 T0059900 (tônt)adj. Nautical Unusually tall. Used of masts. [Origin unknown.]EncyclopediaSeetaunt |