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a.

Mocking; scoffing. -- n. A mocking utterance. -- Jeer·ing·ly, adv.

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adjective

    Contemptuous or ironic in manner or wit: derisive, mocking, sarcastic, satiric, satirical, scoffing, sneering. See laughter, respect/contempt/standing.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: showing your contempt by derision
  Synonyms: jeer, mockery, scoff, scoffing

The adjective jeering has one meaning:

Meaning #1: abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
  Synonyms: derisive, gibelike, mocking, taunting

 
 
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