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fleer
(flîr)intr.v. fleered, fleer·ing, fleers
To smirk or laugh in contempt or derision.
n.
A taunting, scoffing, or derisive look or gibe.
[Middle English flerien, of Scandinavian origin.]
fleer′ing·ly adv.
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fleer
(flɪə)vb
to grin or laugh at; scoff; sneer
n
a derisory glance or grin
[C14: of Scandinavian origin; compare Norwegian flire to snigger]
ˈfleeringly adv
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fleer1
(flɪər)v.i.
1. to grin or laugh coarsely or mockingly.
n. 2. a fleering look or utterance; a jeer or gibe.
[1350–1400; Middle English flerien (v.) < Scandinavian; compare Norwegian flire a grin]
fle•er2
(ˈfli ər)n.
a person who flees.
[1325–75]
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fleer
- To laugh in a disrespectful or jeering way.See also related terms for laugh.
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fleer
Past participle: fleered
Gerund: fleering
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| Noun | 1. | fleer - someone who flees from an uncongenial situation; "fugitives from the sweatshops" |
| 2. | fleer - contempt expressed by mockery in looks or words | |
| Verb | 1. | fleer - to smirk contemptuously |
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