Main entry: twit, taunt, taunting
Definition: aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing
Main entry: twerp, twirp, twit
Definition: someone who is regarded as contemptible
Main entry: ride, rag, rally, razz, bait, twit, tantalise, tantalize, taunt, tease, cod
Definition: harass with persistent criticism or carping
Usage: The children teased the new teacher; Don't ride me so hard over my failure; His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie