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taunt in Turkish

taunt in Turkish is alay, alay etmek, iğnelemek — taunt means to mock or provoke someone with insulting remarks, often to get a reaction.

taunt in Turkish

alay
noun
A scornful or mocking remark; a jeer or mockery.
alay etmek
verb
(transitive) To make fun of (someone); to goad (a person) into responding, often in an aggressive manner.
iğnelemek
verb
(transitive) To make fun of (someone); to goad (a person) into responding, often in an aggressive manner.
sataşmak
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 Turkish?

"taunt" in Turkish is alay, alay etmek, iğnelemek. 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 Turkish, "taunt" is alay, alay etmek, iğnelemek.

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

Yes — Turkish has 4 translations listed for "taunt": alay, alay etmek, iğnelemek, sataşmak.

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