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dileggiare — meaning in English

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English meaning

mocking adj Showing scorn or ridicule; teasing in a mean-spirited way.
taunt verb To mock or provoke someone with insulting remarks, often to get a reaction.

Senses

dileggiare is used for these senses in English:

mocking teasing or taunting
taunt (transitive) To make fun of (someone); to goad (a person) into responding, often in an aggressive manner.

taunt — full definition

verb To mock or provoke someone with insulting remarks, often to get a reaction.
noun A scornful or mocking remark aimed at provoking someone.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Italian words

beffeggiante burlesco deridente dileggiante beffeggiare deridere schernire dileggio scherno irridere