taunting

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Scrabble points
9
Words With Friends
13
Letters
8
Pronunciation
/ˈtɔːnt.ɪŋ/
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/ˈtɔːnt.ɪŋ/ · /ˈtɔnt.ɪŋ/ · /ˈtɑnt.ɪŋ/ · /ˈtɒnt.ɪŋ/ · /ˈtoːnt.ɪŋ/ · /ˈtoːnt.əŋ/ · /ˈʈɔnʈ.ɪŋ/

Definition of taunting

3 senses · 3 parts of speech · etymology included

verb

  1. (form-of, gerund, participle, present)present participle and gerund of taunt
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verb

  1. (form-of, gerund, participle, present)present participle and gerund of taunt

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.”

adj

  1. Abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule.

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Etymology

From taunt + -ing.

Anagrams of taunting

2 plays · all valid Scrabble

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