01 Word definition

taunting

8 letters · 3 vowels · 5 consonants

Is TAUNTING a word?

Yes. TAUNTING is a 8-letter noun. aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell TAUNTING?

T-A-U-N-T-I-N-G

TAUNTING contains 8 letters, begins with T, and ends with G.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing

2adjective

  1. abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule

    derisive laughter
Synonyms
twittauntderisivegibelikejeeringmocking
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score9points
Words With Friends13points
Word length8letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is TAUNTING spelled?

T1A2U3N4T5I6N7G8
Starts withTAUFirst 3 letters
Ends withINGLast 3 letters
Unique letters6Repeats N, T
Vowel balance3 / 5Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

FAQ Quick answers

About TAUNTING.

How do you spell TAUNTING?

TAUNTING is spelled T-A-U-N-T-I-N-G. It contains 8 letters.