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taunt in Finnish

taunt in Finnish is pilkka, pilkata — taunt means to mock or provoke someone with insulting remarks, often to get a reaction.

taunt in Finnish

pilkka
noun
A scornful or mocking remark; a jeer or mockery.
pilkata
verb
(transitive) To make fun of (someone); to goad (a person) into responding, often in an aggressive manner.

What does "taunt" mean?

  1. verb To mock or provoke someone with insulting remarks, often to get a reaction.
    "The fans taunted the opposing goalkeeper every time he touched the ball."
  2. noun A scornful or mocking remark aimed at provoking someone.
    "She ignored the taunts from the crowd and kept running."
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taunt in a sentence

  • The fans taunted the opposing goalkeeper every time he touched the ball.
  • He taunted his brother until they ended up in a shouting match.
  • She ignored the taunts from the crowd and kept running.

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What is "taunt" in Finnish?

"taunt" in Finnish is pilkka, pilkata. taunt means: To mock or provoke someone with insulting remarks, often to get a reaction.

How do you use "taunt" in a sentence?

Example: "The fans taunted the opposing goalkeeper every time he touched the ball." In Finnish, "taunt" is pilkka, pilkata.

Are there other ways to say "taunt" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "taunt": pilkka, pilkata.

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