Meaning & Definition of Taunting in English
English⟶
Taunting
/tɔntɪŋ/
noun
1. Aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing
synonym:
- twit,
- taunt,
- taunting
adjective
1. Abusing vocally
- Expressing contempt or ridicule
- "Derisive laughter"
- "A jeering crowd"
- "Her mocking smile"
- "Taunting shouts of `coward' and `sissy'"
synonym:
- derisive,
- gibelike,
- jeering,
- mocking,
- taunting