'Derisive' definitions:
adjective
Abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule; "derisive laughter"; "a jeering crowd"; "her mocking smile"; "taunting shouts of `coward' and `sissy'" [syn: derisive,
gibelike,
jeering,
mocking,
taunting]
- Derisive \De*ri"sive\, a.
Expressing, serving for, or characterized by, derision.
"Derisive taunts." --Pope. -- {De*ri"sive*ly}, adv. --
{De*ri"sive*ness}, n.
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