NYT Dictionary

TAUNTING

/ˈtɔnt.ɪŋ/
VerbNounAdjectiveTAUNT-ingtaunt-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025

Meaning

present participle and gerund of taunt

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From taunt + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

taunttwitderisivegibelikejeeringmockingteaserazzragcod

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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