Looking for the meaning of the word SNEER in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SNEER with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Sneer
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late Middle English: probably of imitative origin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
snɪə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a contemptuous or mocking smile, remark, or tone
Short Definition:contemptuous or mocking smile or tone
Examples:- he acknowledged their presence with a condescending sneer
Word: Sneer
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
snɪə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
smile or speak in a contemptuous or mocking manner
Short Definition:smile or speak in contemptuous or mocking manner
Examples:- she had sneered at their bad taste
- ‘You can't do anything,’ he sneered
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