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taunting

taun·ting

UK/ˈtɔːnt.ɪŋ/ US/ˈtɔnt.ɪŋ/ uncommon
adjective (1) noun (1)

adjective

1.

abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule

  • “derisive laughter”
  • “a jeering crowd”
  • “her mocking smile”
  • “taunting shouts of”
  • “and”
  • “'”
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noun

1.

aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing

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Origin

From taunt + -ing.

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