Taunt -

: In tabletop systems like Savage Worlds , Taunt is often a skill roll against a target's "Smarts" to inflict status penalties or distractions. Linguistic Distinctions

: Characters like Bryan Fury in Tekken 8 have specific taunt animations that can be "canceled" into unblockable attacks, providing a frame advantage for the next move. : In tabletop systems like Savage Worlds ,

A is a remark, gesture, or battle cry intended to provoke, demoralize, or anger a recipient, often forcing them into an irrational or thoughtless reaction. Derived from the French word tanter (to tempt), taunting is a social or competitive tool used to challenge an opponent's status or emotional control. Psychology and Social Dynamics Derived from the French word tanter (to tempt),

: Organized sports bodies, like the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association , define taunting as "trash talk" or physical intimidation intended to ridicule an opponent's skills or identity. Video Games : like the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association