'Derisive' definitions:

Definition of 'derisive'

(from WordNet)
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]

Definition of 'Derisive'

From: GCIDE
  • 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. [1913 Webster]

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