fleer

(flir)

intransitive verb, transitive verb

to laugh derisively (at); sneer or jeer (at)

Origin: ME flerien, prob. < Scand, as in Dan dial., Norw flire, to snicker, laugh, prob. < IE base *plēi-, bald, bare

noun

a derisive grimace, laugh, etc.; gibe

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See fleer in American Heritage Dictionary 4

intransitive verb fleered, fleer·ing, fleers

To smirk or laugh in contempt or derision.

noun

A taunting, scoffing, or derisive look or gibe.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English flerien

Origin: , of Scandinavian origin

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