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Taunt vs Teas - What's the difference?

taunt | teas |

As adjectives the difference between taunt and teas

is that taunt is (nautical) very high or tall while teas is tea- (in compounds), with tea, of or pertaining to tea.

As a verb taunt

is to make fun of (someone); to (a person) into responding, often in an aggressive manner.

As a noun taunt

is a scornful or mocking remark; a jeer or mockery.

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)

    teas

    English

    Noun

    (head)

    • Anagrams

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