Local English word record

jeering

adjective · 2 senses

abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule

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Examples

  • derisive laughter
  • a jeering crowd
  • her mocking smile
  • taunting shouts of `coward' and `sissy'

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Synonyms

derisive, gibelike, mocking, taunting

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