taunt
Cross references: 1. ridicule 1. taunt \'to.nt, 'ta:nt\ \-in-le-\ vt [perh. fr. MF tenter to try, tempt - more at TEMPT] : to reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at - taunt.er n 2. taunt n 1: a sarcastic challenge or insult archaic 2: an object of reproach 3. taunt aj [origin unknown] : very tall - used of a mast