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sneery

British  
/ ˈsnɪərɪ /

adjective

  1. contemptuous or scornful; inclined to be dismissive

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Rodrigo also topped our chart of the year's best singles with Good 4U - a pop-punk putdown worthy of Debbie Harry at her most sneery.

From BBC Dec. 22, 2021

But they were even better when they dropped the whole sneery punk thing and played like a straight-up pop band.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 16, 2014

Until this point, I had always been very sneery about the health-conscious.

From The Guardian Oct. 11, 2014

Indeed, much of the criticism directed at is sneery elitism.

From Slate Aug. 13, 2012

He smiles that sneery creeper smile, and Jus feels like his guts are about to make an appearance inside his boxer-briefs.

From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone

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