Meaning
To make fun of (someone); to goad (a person) into responding, often in an aggressive manner.
Etymology
Origin: French
From Middle French tanter (“to tempt, try, provoke”), variant of Old French tempter (“to try”). Doublet of tempt.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 19 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-09-18ACINQTU
- 2026-07-11TAILNPU
- 2025-12-27UANGELT
- 2025-11-05NAYUOMT
- 2025-10-16TAELNUX
- 2025-07-29UANHCLT
- 2025-07-13ADTIGNU
- 2024-11-16UAMNOTY
- 2024-11-10TACINQU
- 2024-06-23NAYUTOB
- 2024-04-23UANLBMT
- 2024-04-20NATLIPU
+7 earlier appearances in the archive.