definition of
[taunting]

[1] #1 taunting s. [derisive, gibelike, jeering, mocking] abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule; "derisive laughter"; "a jeering crowd"; "her mocking smile"; "taunting shouts of 'coward' and 'sissy'". wn

[2] #2 taunting n. [twit, taunt] aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing. wn