 mocking |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule | |
| Synonyms: | gibelike derisive taunting jeering | |
| Examples: | "derisive laughter" "a jeering crowd" "her mocking smile" "taunting shouts of `coward' and `sissy'" |
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| Related terms: | disrespectful | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] playfully vexing (especially by ridicule) | |
| Synonyms: | quizzical teasing | |
| Examples: | "his face wore a somewhat quizzical almost impertinent air"- Lawrence Durrell |
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| Related terms: | playful | |
| Similar spelling: |
mockingly Mozingo |
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