sneer at; laugh at with contempt
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to sneer at; to laugh at with contempt
derogatoryEmphasizes a scornful or disdainful laugh, often directed at someone's mistakes, foolishness, or perceived inferiority. The tone is stronger and more negative than general laughter.
Tā他
bù不
dǒng懂
zhuāng装
dǒng懂
，
jié结
guǒ果
wéi为
rén人
chī嗤
xiào笑
。
He pretended to understand what he didn't, and ended up being sneered at by others.
Bú不
yào要
chī嗤
xiào笑
bié别
rén人
de的
quē缺
diǎn点
。
Don't sneer at other people's shortcomings.
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Tā他
de的
tí提
yì议
guò过
yú于
tiān天
zhēn真
，
zāo遭
dào到
le了
zhòng众
rén人
de的
chī嗤
xiào笑
。
His proposal was too naive and was met with sneers from everyone.