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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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

OTHER WORDS FROM derisive

Words nearby derisive

dergue, deride, deringer, derisible, derision, derisive, derisory, deriv., derivate, derivation, derivative
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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

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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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