Jeering Definition & Meaning

jeering
adjective
  1. abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule; "derisive laughter"; "a jeering crowd"; "her mocking smile"; "taunting shouts of `coward' and `sissy'"
noun
  1. showing your contempt by derision

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