sneer
sneer
/snɪə(r)/
to show that you have no respect for somebody by the expression on your face or by the way you speak
sneer (at somebody/something)
He sneered at people who liked pop music.
a sneering comment
She gave a sneering laugh.
+ speech
‘You? A writer?’ she sneered.
e.g.
I'm not going to drink it, I just want to sneer at it. なにも飲もうってわけじゃない。ただそいつを眺めて―ふんと笑ってやりたいのさ。
sneer
/snɪə(r)/
an unpleasant look, smile or comment that shows you do not respect somebody/something
‘And who are you, then?’ he asked with a sneer in his voice.
A faint sneer of satisfaction crossed her face.
Extra Examples
Collocations
adjective
verb + sneer
preposition
with a sneer
phrases
a sneer in your voice
a sneer on somebody’s face
Word Origin
late Middle English: probably of imitative origin.