adjective
1. abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule (Freq. 1)
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derisive laughter
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a jeering crowd
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her mocking smile
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taunting shouts of `coward' and `sissy'
• Similar to: ↑disrespectful
2. playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)
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"his face wore a somewhat quizzical almost impertinent air"- Lawrence Durrell
• Similar to: ↑playful
Useful english dictionary. 2012.