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jeeringly

adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adv

Meaning 1

In a jeering manner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: none provided

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2

adverb

Meaning 2

in a disrespectful jeering manner

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: mockingly, gibingly

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English jeering Middle English -ly English -ly English jeeringly From jeering + -ly.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Bulgarian: подигравателно (podigravatelno) — In a jeering manner