{"id":29653,"date":"2026-02-17T06:12:59","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T06:12:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/?p=29653"},"modified":"2026-02-17T06:13:02","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T06:13:02","slug":"how-to-taunt-in-tf2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/how-to-taunt-in-tf2\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Taunt in TF2"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Taunting in Team Fortress 2 is one of the game\u2019s most iconic features. It\u2019s how players celebrate kills, flex expensive cosmetics, or just inject some chaos into a match. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From simple class animations to deadly taunt kills, knowing how taunts work and how to access them quickly makes the experience far more fun. This guide explains how to taunt in TF2, how to open the taunt menu, and how to bind taunts to keys for faster use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\nh2 {\n   color: blue;\n}\n\nh3 {\n   color: purple;\n}\n\na {\n  color: #007BFF; \/* Bootstrap blue or change to any shade you like *\/\n  font-weight: bold;\n  text-decoration: none; \/* Optional: removes underline *\/\n}\n\narticle a:hover {\n  text-decoration: underline; \/* Optional: adds underline on hover *\/\n}\n\np {\ncolor: black;\n}\n\narticle ul,\narticle ol,\narticle li,\narticle table,\narticle tr,\narticle td,\narticle th {\n  color: black !important;\n}\n\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.8; max-width: 600px; margin: 20px auto; padding: 20px; background: #f9f9f9; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n  <h2 id='table-of-contents'  id=\"boomdevs_1\" style=\"color: #0078d7;\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n    <a href=\"#what-is-a-taunt-in-tf2\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2a7ae2;\">\n      What Is a Taunt in TF2?\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n    <a href=\"#how-to-perform-a-basic-taunt\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2a7ae2;\">\n      How to Perform a Basic Taunt\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n    <a href=\"#how-to-open-the-taunt-menu\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2a7ae2;\">\n      How to Open the Taunt Menu\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n    <a href=\"#how-to-bind-taunts-to-keys\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2a7ae2;\">\n      How to Bind Taunts to Keys\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n    <a href=\"#tips-for-using-taunts-effectively\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2a7ae2;\">\n      Tips for Using Taunts Effectively\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n    <a href=\"#summary\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2a7ae2;\">\n      Summary\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n    <a href=\"#faqs\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2a7ae2;\">\n      FAQs\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"gap: 20px;\" class=\"align-button-center ub-buttons orientation-button-row ub-flex-wrap wp-block-ub-button\" id=\"ub-button-9a06c632-5ad5-4e0b-93b2-65884c6907d4\"><div class=\"ub-button-container ub-button-full-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/tf2\/sell\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub-button-block-main  ub-button-full-width \" role=\"button\" style=\"--ub-button-background-color: #3a35fb; --ub-button-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-border: none; --ub-button-hover-background-color: #0058bd; --ub-button-hover-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-hover-border: none; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; border-top-left-radius: 10px;; border-top-right-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\" style=\"flex-direction: row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\"><strong>Sell TF2 Skins at Tradeit.gg<\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id='what-is-a-taunt-in-tf2'  id=\"boomdevs_2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is a Taunt in TF2?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TF2-Taunt-3-1024x586.webp\" alt=\"TF2 Taunt\" class=\"wp-image-29655\" data-full=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TF2-Taunt-3.webp\" data-full-size=\"1887x1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TF2-Taunt-3-1024x586.webp 1024w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TF2-Taunt-3-300x172.webp 300w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TF2-Taunt-3-768x440.webp 768w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TF2-Taunt-3-1536x879.webp 1536w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TF2-Taunt-3.webp 1887w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 958px) 958px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A taunt is a character animation triggered by the player, usually for comedic or expressive effect. Every class has default taunts, while many weapons and cosmetics unlock special ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='types-of-taunts'  id=\"boomdevs_3\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Types of Taunts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; max-width: 900px; margin: 30px auto; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif; text-align: center;\">\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #e3f2fd; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83c\udfad<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Class Default Taunts<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Built-in taunts unique to each class, available to every player.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #e8f5e9; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udd2b<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Weapon-Specific Taunts<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Special animations tied to certain weapons, often flashy or deadly.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #fff3e0; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83c\udfa9<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Cosmetic Taunts<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Stylish taunts unlocked through items, crates, or the Mann Co. Store.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #fce4ec; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udc80<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Taunt Kills<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">High-risk taunts that can instantly kill enemies at close range.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 100%; background: #ede7f6; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83e\udd1d<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Group Taunts<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Interactive taunts that allow teammates\u2014or enemies\u2014to join in.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Some taunts are <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/most-expensive-hats-in-tf2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">purely visual<\/a>, while others can instantly kill enemies if timed correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='how-to-perform-a-basic-taunt'  id=\"boomdevs_4\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Perform a Basic Taunt<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"572\" src=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TF2-How-to-Taunt-1-1024x572.webp\" alt=\"TF2 Taunt\" class=\"wp-image-29656\" data-full=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TF2-How-to-Taunt-1.webp\" data-full-size=\"1920x1073\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TF2-How-to-Taunt-1-1024x572.webp 1024w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TF2-How-to-Taunt-1-300x168.webp 300w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TF2-How-to-Taunt-1-768x429.webp 768w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TF2-How-to-Taunt-1-1536x858.webp 1536w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TF2-How-to-Taunt-1-1916x1073.webp 1916w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TF2-How-to-Taunt-1.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 958px) 958px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>By default, taunting in TF2 is very simple:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Press <strong>G<\/strong> on your keyboard<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Your character will perform the taunt associated with the currently equipped weapon or default class taunt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='important-limitations'  id=\"boomdevs_5\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Limitations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; max-width: 900px; margin: 30px auto; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif; text-align: center;\">\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 20px); background: #e3f2fd; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\uded1<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">No Movement<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Your character is completely locked in place during a taunt.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 20px); background: #fce4ec; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83c\udfaf<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Fully Vulnerable<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Enemies can freely damage or kill you while you\u2019re taunting.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 20px); background: #fff3e0; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\u23f3<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">No Cancel Option<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Certain taunts must fully finish before you regain control.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Because of this, taunts are best used after fights or in safe areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='how-to-open-the-taunt-menu'  id=\"boomdevs_6\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Open the Taunt Menu<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you own more than one taunt, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teamfortress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">TF2<\/a> gives you a radial menu to choose between them. <strong>Hold G<\/strong> instead of tapping it. This opens the taunt menu, allowing you to select a taunt using your mouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='when-the-taunt-menu-may-not-appear'  id=\"boomdevs_7\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">When the Taunt Menu May Not Appear<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; max-width: 900px; margin: 30px auto; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif; text-align: center;\">\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 20px); background: #e3f2fd; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83c\udfad<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Single Taunt Owned<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">With only one taunt available, the menu won\u2019t appear.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 20px); background: #fff3e0; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\u2328\ufe0f<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Keybind Changed<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">The taunt menu key may have been reassigned or unbound.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 20px); background: #fce4ec; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\u26a1<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Restricted State<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Stuns or ongoing taunts prevent opening the taunt menu.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>In those cases, TF2 will default to a single taunt instead of showing the menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='how-to-bind-taunts-to-keys'  id=\"boomdevs_8\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Bind Taunts to Keys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before binding taunts, you need access to the console. Enable Developer Console in Keyboard settings. Open it with the <strong>~<\/strong> key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='binding-a-general-taunt-key'  id=\"boomdevs_9\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Binding a General Taunt Key<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To bind a key to your currently equipped taunt:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code><code>bind h taunt<\/code><\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='binding-a-specific-taunt'  id=\"boomdevs_10\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Binding a Specific Taunt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can bind individual taunts by name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code><code>bind j \"taunt_by_name Taunt: The Schadenfreude\"<\/code><\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>The taunt name must be written exactly as it appears in your inventory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='binding-the-taunt-menu'  id=\"boomdevs_11\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Binding the Taunt Menu<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want instant access to the taunt menu:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code><code>bind g +taunt_menu<\/code><\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>This is useful if you frequently switch between different taunts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='tips-for-using-taunts-effectively'  id=\"boomdevs_12\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for Using Taunts Effectively<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-to-Taunt-in-TF2-2-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"TF2 Taunt\" class=\"wp-image-29657\" data-full=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-to-Taunt-in-TF2-2.webp\" data-full-size=\"1920x1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-to-Taunt-in-TF2-2-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-to-Taunt-in-TF2-2-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-to-Taunt-in-TF2-2-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-to-Taunt-in-TF2-2-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-to-Taunt-in-TF2-2-1916x1080.webp 1916w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-to-Taunt-in-TF2-2.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 958px) 958px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s how to use taunts properly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; max-width: 900px; margin: 30px auto; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif; text-align: center;\">\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 20px); background: #e8f5e9; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83c\udfc6<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Post-Fight Taunts<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Celebrate after securing kills, not during active combat.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 20px); background: #e3f2fd; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Safe Positioning<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Avoid open areas where enemies can easily punish you.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 20px); background: #fff3e0; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udc80<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Taunt Kill Awareness<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Use taunt kills carefully, as they leave you exposed.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 id='style-and-psychology'  id=\"boomdevs_13\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Style and Psychology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; max-width: 900px; margin: 30px auto; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif; text-align: center;\">\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 20px); background: #fce4ec; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\ude08<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Psychological Pressure<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Well-timed taunts can frustrate and tilt opposing players.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 20px); background: #e8f5e9; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83e\udd1d<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Social Moments<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Group taunts create fun, friendly interactions during matches.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 20px); background: #ede7f6; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83c\udfa8<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Personal Expression<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Cosmetic taunts let you show off style and personality.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 id='summary'  id=\"boomdevs_14\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Taunts are a huge part of what makes <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/how-to-create-a-steam-account-mobile-pc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Steam<\/a>&#8216;s Team Fortress 2 memorable. Whether you\u2019re casually laughing at an enemy, pulling off a risky taunt kill, or celebrating with teammates, knowing how to open the taunt menu and bind taunts to keys gives you more control and flair.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"gap: 20px;\" class=\"align-button-center ub-buttons orientation-button-row ub-flex-wrap wp-block-ub-button\" id=\"ub-button-f9443e25-ed71-42f0-a654-11df186349e2\"><div class=\"ub-button-container ub-button-full-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/tf2\/store\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub-button-block-main  ub-button-full-width \" role=\"button\" style=\"--ub-button-background-color: #3a35fb; --ub-button-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-border: none; --ub-button-hover-background-color: #0025cc; --ub-button-hover-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-hover-border: none; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; border-top-left-radius: 10px;; border-top-right-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\" style=\"flex-direction: row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\"><strong>Buy Team Fortress 2 (TF2) Skins at Tradeit.gg&#8217;s Marketplace<\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id='faqs'  id=\"boomdevs_15\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 id='can-you-taunt-while-moving-in-tf2'  id=\"boomdevs_16\" class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Can you taunt while moving in TF2?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>No, taunting locks your character in place for the duration of the animation. 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