(tônt) noun
1. A sarcastic, biting speech or remark; insulting reproach.
2. Obs. A butt of contemptuous reproach. See synonyms under SCORN, SNEER.
—v.t.
1. To reproach with sarcastic or contemptuous words; mock; upbraid.
2. To tease in any way; provoke with taunts. See synonyms under MOCK, RIDICULE, SCOFF. [? <OF tanter, var. of tenter provoke, tempt. See TEMPT.]
—taunt′er noun
—taunt′ing·ly adverb

(tônt) adjective Naut.
Unusually tall: said of masts. [Aphetic var. of ATAUNT]