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derisive

[ dih-rahy-siv, -ris-iv ]
/ dɪˈraɪ sɪv, -ˈrɪs ɪv /
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adjective

characterized by or expressing derision; contemptuous; mocking: derisive heckling.

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Words related to derisive

insulting, rude, sarcastic, mocking, disdainful, cheeky, scornful, cocky, contemptuous, crusty, flip, fresh, jeering, nervy, sassy, smart, scoffing, gally, taunting

Words nearby derisive

dergue, deride, deringer, derisible, derision, derisive, derisory, deriv., derivate, derivation, derivative
Also de·ri·so·ry [dih-rahy-suh-ree, -zuh-] /dɪˈraɪ sə ri, -zə-/.

Origin of derisive

First recorded in 1655–65; deris(ion) + -ive

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British Dictionary definitions for derisive

derisive
/ (dɪˈraɪsɪv, -zɪv) /

adjective

showing or characterized by derision; mocking; scornful

Derived forms of derisive

derisively, adverbderisiveness, noun
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