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jeering

adjective noun

abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule

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Word length
7
Starts with
J
Ends with
G
Contains
EE
Scrabble score
15

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adjective

  1. abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule

    “derisive laughter”

noun

  1. showing your contempt by derision

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Example Sentences

derisive laughter
a jeering crowd
her mocking smile
taunting shouts of ‘coward’ and ‘sissy’

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