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fleer
1[ fleer ]
/ flɪər /
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verb (used without object)
to grin or laugh coarsely or mockingly.
verb (used with object)
to mock or deride.
noun
a fleering look; a jeer or gibe.
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Origin of fleer
11350–1400; Middle English flerien (v.) <Scandinavian; compare Norwegian flire a grin
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fleer·ing·ly, adverbWords nearby fleer
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British Dictionary definitions for fleer
fleer
/ (flɪə) archaic /
verb
to grin or laugh at; scoff; sneer
noun
a derisory glance or grin
Derived forms of fleer
fleeringly, adverbWord Origin for fleer
C14: of Scandinavian origin; compare Norwegian flire to snigger
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