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Jaunt vs Taunt - What's the difference?

jaunt | taunt |

As nouns the difference between jaunt and taunt

is that jaunt is (archaic) a wearisome journey while taunt is a scornful or mocking remark; a jeer or mockery.

As verbs the difference between jaunt and taunt

is that jaunt is to ramble here and there; to stroll; to make an excursion while taunt is to make fun of (someone); to (a person) into responding, often in an aggressive manner.

As an adjective taunt is

(nautical) very high or tall.

jaunt

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (archaic) A wearisome journey.
  • * Our Savior, meek, and with untroubled mind After his aĆ«ry jaunt , though hurried sore. Hungry and cold, betook him to his rest. - Milton
  • A short excursion for pleasure or refreshment; a ramble; a short journey.
  • Verb

    (en verb)
  • To ramble here and there; to stroll; to make an excursion.
  • To ride on a jaunting car.
  • (obsolete) To jolt; to jounce.
  • (Bale)

    Derived terms

    * jaunting car

    Anagrams

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    References

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    taunt

    English

    Etymology 1

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • to make fun of (someone); to (a person) into responding, often in an aggressive manner.
  • Noun

    (en noun)
  • A scornful or mocking remark; a jeer or mockery
  • Etymology 2

    Compare (etyl) . See ataunt.

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (nautical) Very high or tall.
  • a ship with taunt masts
    (Totten)