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Meaning of sneer

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

sneer

Pronunciation:/snɪə̯//snɪə̯ɹ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A facial expression where one slightly raises one corner of the upper lip, generally indicating scorn.

  2. A display of contempt; scorn.

verb

Definitions

  1. To raise a corner of the upper lip slightly, especially in scorn

  2. To utter with a grimace or contemptuous expression; to say sneeringly.

    Example: "Now here's someone who should attend privilege workshops," sneered she.