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taunter

 

[ ˈtɔːntər ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in a playful manner

A person who taunts or mocks others in a playful or teasing way, often trying to provoke a reaction or response.

Synonyms

heckler, mocker, teaser

Examples of usage

  • He was known as the class taunter, always poking fun at his classmates.
  • She acted as a taunter, but her teasing was never meant to be hurtful.
Context #2 | Verb

in a teasing manner

To tease or provoke someone by making fun of them or mocking them in a playful way.

Synonyms

mock, provoke, tease

Examples of usage

  • He loved to taunt his little brother by hiding his toys.
  • Don't taunt the dog, it might provoke him to bark.

Translations

Translations of the word "taunter" in other languages:

🇵🇹 provocador

🇮🇳 उकसाने वाला

🇩🇪 Spötter

🇮🇩 pengejek

🇺🇦 провокатор

🇵🇱 prowokator

🇯🇵 挑発者 (ちょうはつしゃ)

🇫🇷 provocateur

🇪🇸 provocador

🇹🇷 kışkırtıcı

🇰🇷 도발자

🇸🇦 مستفز

🇨🇿 provokatér

🇸🇰 provokatér

🇨🇳 挑衅者 (tiǎoxìn zhě)

🇸🇮 provokator

🇮🇸 ögrandi

🇰🇿 арандатушы

🇬🇪 პროვოკატორი

🇦🇿 təxribatçı

🇲🇽 provocador

Etymology

The word 'taunter' originated from the Middle English word 'taunten', which meant to reproach or censure. Over time, the meaning evolved to include teasing or mocking in a playful manner. The word has been used in English language literature for centuries, often depicting characters who enjoy provoking others for amusement.

See also: taunt, taunting, tauntingly.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,188, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.