taunting
/ˈtɔn tɪŋ/
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Definition(s):
- (n) aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing
- (adj) abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
Usage(s):
- One victims kidney was even mailed to the police, along with a series of taunting notes penned by someone calling himself Jack the Ripper.
- The attack killed four al-Qaeda members but not al-Zawahiri, who appeared on videotape two weeks later, taunting President Bush and defiantly proclaiming himself alive.
- And instead, all we get is female taunting from the Democrats.
Quotes
- "I was just so emotional because I made the basket, I was not taunting or talking at anyone," Howard said. "We get emotional on the court and they shouldn't give a technical for that. I hope they take a look at it."on May 27, 2009 By: Dwight Howard Source: Telegraph.co.uk
- "It's part of the game," Artest said. "Y'know, I think they're like the last team left that plays like that. The NBA is slowly trying to not have that many antics or taunting or whatever you call it. But I grew up playing like that, so I...on Jun 14, 2010 By: Ron Artest Source: NBA.com (blog)
- "I don't condone looking back or taunting. I got on him about that," said Sanders, whose high-stepping style as he scored wasn't always popular with opponents.on Dec 12, 2006 By: Deion Sanders Source: Forbes
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