Taunt about Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈtɔnt/ /əˈbaʊt

TAWNT uh-BOWT

UK

tˈɔːnt/ /ɐbˈaʊt

TAWNT uh-BOWT

Definition

To tease, mock, or make fun of someone in a mean or provoking way specifically about a particular topic or issue.

Usage & Nuances

Usually informal and somewhat negative. Commonly used with objects: 'taunt about his accent', 'taunt about past mistakes'. Implies repeated or pointed teasing. Do not use for playful joking—'tease' is softer; 'bully' is harsher.

• Spanish: burlarse de - provocar (sobre algún tema)
• Portuguese (BR): zombar de - provocar (sobre algo)
• Portuguese (PT): troçar de - provocar (sobre algo)
• Chinese (Simplified): 嘲笑...（就某事）
• Chinese (Traditional): 嘲笑...（就某事）
• Hindi: (किसी विषय पर) चिढ़ाना - ताना देना
• Arabic: يسخر من (بشأن شيء)
• Bengali: কোনো বিষয় নিয়ে উপহাস করা
• Russian: дразнить по поводу - насмехаться над (чем-то)
• Japanese: 〜についてからかう - 〜について嘲る
• Vietnamese: chọc ghẹo về - chế nhạo về
• Korean: ~에 대해 놀리다 - ~에 대해 조롱하다
• Turkish: (bir şey hakkında) alay etmek - (bir şeyle ilgili) iğnelemek
• Urdu: (کسی بات پر) طنز کرنا - چڑانا
• Indonesian: mengejek tentang - meledek tentang

Example Sentences

The boys taunted about his new glasses.

basic

She hated when people taunted about her accent.

basic

Never taunt about someone’s family.

basic

Kids at school used to taunt about my height all the time.

natural

He felt hurt when his friends taunted about his old phone.

natural

Although I try to ignore it, they still taunt about my cooking.

natural