dileggiare — meaning in English

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

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

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