fleer

[US]/flɪə/
[UK]/flɪr/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.an insulting or mocking remark; a sneer or mocking expression
v.to grimace or sneer in contempt
vi.to grin or laugh in a mocking or derisive manner
vt.to mock or deride
Word Forms
Third Person Singularfleers
Pluralfleers
Present Participlefleering
Past Tensefleered
Past Participlefleered

Phrases & Collocations

fleer at

fleer away

fleer back

fleer forth

fleer from

fleer upon

fleer out

fleer past

fleer towards

fleer with

Example Sentences

he couldn't help but fleer at the absurdity of the situation.

she gave a fleer when she heard the ridiculous rumor.

they often fleer at the mistakes of others.

the comedian's joke made the audience fleer in disbelief.

his fleer was a clear sign of his disdain.

she couldn't resist a fleer at his poor fashion choices.

after hearing the excuse, he let out a fleer of disbelief.

his fleer suggested he found the whole idea ridiculous.

the group couldn't help but fleer at their friend's clumsiness.

she wore a fleer as she recounted the embarrassing moment.

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