derisive
Pronunciation: /dɪˈɹaɪ.sɪv/
The English word “derisive” has 3 meanings listed here.
adjective
- Expressing or characterized by derision; mocking; ridiculing.
- Deserving or provoking derision or ridicule.
noun
- A derisive remark.
Etymology
From the participle stem of Latin dērīdeō (“to deride”) + -ive.
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