Taunt :
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Synonyms :
Jeer, Jibe, Sneer, Insult, Barb, Catcall, Dig, Put-down, Teasing, Provocation, Goading, Derision, Mockery, Jeer at, Sneer at, Scoff at, Poke fun at, Make fun of, Get at, Insult, Tease, Chaff, Torment, Goad, Ridicule, Deride, Mock, Heckle, Ride, Rib, Needle
Jeer, Jibe, Sneer, Insult, Barb, Catcall, Dig, Put-down, Teasing, Provocation, Goading, Derision, Mockery, Jeer at, Sneer at, Scoff at, Poke fun at, Make fun of, Get at, Insult, Tease, Chaff, Torment, Goad, Ridicule, Deride, Mock, Heckle, Ride, Rib, Needle
English Meaning :
(Noun : Aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing)
(Verb : Harass with persistent criticism or carping)
(Noun : Aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing)
(Verb : Harass with persistent criticism or carping)
Example : His odd appearance and manner attracted the attention of local children, who would continually taunt him, provoking him to lose his temper and damage property.
His odd appearance and manner attracted the attention of local children, who would continually taunt him, provoking him to lose his temper and damage property.
Word Example from TV Shows :
...cruel TAUNT in the Sudan.
The Big Bang Theory Season 4, Episode 20
...cruel TAUNT in the Sudan.
The Big Bang Theory Season 4, Episode 20
Wisecrack :
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Synonyms :
Joke, Witticism, Quip, Jest, Sally, Pun, Bon mot, Crack, Gag, Funny, One-liner, Zinger
Joke, Witticism, Quip, Jest, Sally, Pun, Bon mot, Crack, Gag, Funny, One-liner, Zinger
English Meaning :
(Noun : Witty remark)
(Verb : Make a comment, usually ironic)
(Noun : Witty remark)
(Verb : Make a comment, usually ironic)
Example : Bobby took no small amount of pride in being a lifelong neighborhood guy, but he still felt shamed by Rory's wisecrack .
Bobby took no small amount of pride in being a lifelong neighborhood guy, but he still felt shamed by Rory's wisecrack .
