Is the word taunt an adjective?

No, "taunt" is primarily a verb. It means to provoke or challenge someone with insults or mockery.

However, "taunt" can sometimes be used as a noun to refer to the act of taunting or the words used in taunting.

For example:

* Verb: "The bully taunted the smaller child."

* Noun: "He ignored the taunts of the crowd."

There's no adjective form of "taunt". If you want to describe something as being related to taunting, you could use words like:

* Taunting: "He gave a taunting laugh."

* Mocking: "The article was filled with mocking remarks."

* Insulting: "Her words were insulting and hurtful."