Associations to the word «Taunt»

Wiktionary

TAUNT, verb. To make fun of (someone); to goad (a person) into responding, often in an aggressive manner.
TAUNT, noun. A scornful or mocking remark; a jeer or mockery
TAUNT, adjective. (nautical) Very high or tall.

Dictionary definition

TAUNT, noun. Aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing.
TAUNT, verb. Harass with persistent criticism or carping; "The children teased the new teacher"; "Don't ride me so hard over my failure"; "His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie".

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats