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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

It's the cruel taunt thrown about by rival fans.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

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

From Slate • Feb. 11, 2026

Yet there’s a point behind the taunt, especially regarding energy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

He doesn’t gloat like Malcolm would or taunt me like Aimee did whenever she won at Battleship.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera




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