taunting

verbnounadjectiveattested in dialogue

United Kingdom//ˈtɔːnt.ɪŋ//
United States//ˈtɔnt.ɪŋ//
United States//ˈtɑnt.ɪŋ//
Canada//ˈtɒnt.ɪŋ//
Canada//ˈtɑnt.ɪŋ//
Australia//ˈtoːnt.ɪŋ//

The act of one who taunts.

verb

1
Also a form of tauntpresent participle and gerund of taunt

Etymology

From taunt + -ing.

noun

1
The act of one who taunts.
Because he often "dwelt in a world of terrors," he was susceptible to the tricks and tauntings of his playmates, who took advantage of his fears.

adjective

1
Abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule.

Forms

plural: tauntings
comparative: more taunting
superlative: most taunting

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