n. A thin, weak place in a thread of wool, cotton, etc.To reproach; upbraid, especially with, past follies, errors, or offenses; annoy by reproaches; taunt.To charge or reproach with; upbraid on account of; bring forward as a taunt.Synonyms Chaff, Mock, etc. See taunt.n. A reproach; a taunt; an upbraiding or gibing reminder or insinuation.