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derisive

de·ri·sive

UK/dɪˈɹaɪ.sɪv/ US/dɪˈɹɪ.sɪv/ uncommon rare

adjective

1.

abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule

  • “derisive laughter”
  • “a jeering crowd”
  • “her mocking smile”
  • “taunting shouts of”
  • “and”
  • “'”
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Origin

From the participle stem of Latin dērīdeō (“to deride”) + -ive.

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