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Raresneer
The correct spelling is sneer.
How to pronounce sneer
/snɪə̯/
nounIPA: /snɪə̯/
Say it like: Snee-r
The correct spelling is sneer. A facial expression where one slightly raises one corner of the upper lip, generally indicating scorn. For example: ""Now here's someone who should attend privilege workshops," sneered she."
Usage Examples
“"Now here's someone who should attend privilege workshops," sneered she.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A facial expression where one slightly raises one corner of the upper lip, generally indicating scorn.
- 2.A display of contempt; scorn.
verb
- 1.To raise a corner of the upper lip slightly, especially in scorn
- 2.To utter with a grimace or contemptuous expression; to say sneeringly.
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