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Taunt vs Wisecrack - What's the difference?

taunt | wisecrack |

As verbs the difference between taunt and wisecrack

is that taunt is to make fun of (someone); to goad (a person) into responding, often in an aggressive manner while wisecrack is to make a sarcastic, flippant, or sardonic comment.

As nouns the difference between taunt and wisecrack

is that taunt is a scornful or mocking remark; a jeer or mockery while wisecrack is a witty or sarcastic comment or quip.

As an adjective taunt

is very high or tall.

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)

    wisecrack

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A witty or sarcastic comment or quip.
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    • Synonyms

    * See also

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To make a sarcastic, flippant, or sardonic comment.

    • Synonyms

    * crack wise

    Derived terms

    * wisecracker

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