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taunt(2)(dictionary)
taunt(dictionary)
taunt 1, verb(dictionary)
taunt 2, noun(dictionary)

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taunt noun. E16.
[French tant (in tant pour tant so much for so much, tit for tat) from Latin tantum neut. of tantus so great.]
An insulting or provoking remark or speech; a thing said to anger or pain a person; a gibe, a jeer. Formerly also (rare), the object of such a remark or speech. E16.
P. Bailey My cousins responded with taunts of 'Cowardy cowardy custard'.
taunt for taunt, like for like, tit for tat, in reply or rejoinder. M16-E17.
A smart or clever rejoinder, a jesting or witty quip. M16-E17.
Comb.: taunt-song a taunting song; spec. any of various passages in the Bible expressing contempt and derision for a fallen tyrant.