Definition of taunting

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • taunting is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
  • taunting is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
  • taunting is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 13

Definition of taunting


  • abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule (adjective)

    Examples

    1. taunting shouts of `coward' and `sissy'

    Synonyms

    1. derisive
    2. gibelike
    3. jeering
    4. mocking
  • aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. taunt
    2. twit

See definition of taunting in Merriam Webster