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taunt

[tawnt, tahnt] / tɔnt, tɑnt /




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Not only did Clark’s team go on to win, the taunt — much like a number of other moments involving the sharpshooting former Hawkeye — went viral.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

The residents cheer and taunt and follow from a safe distance.

From Slate • Feb. 11, 2026

Then, this offseason, they committed another $309 million to bring in Tucker and top closer Edwin Díaz, almost as if to taunt their rivals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

Smith was sacked as captain as a result of the ball-tampering episode against South Africa and it is often used by England fans as a taunt to the 36-year-old.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2025

She looked to the trees, and when she turned back, her smile was like a taunt.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss




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