Logo
Search icon

sneer

/snɪə̯/

noun

Meaning

  • A facial expression where one slightly raises one corner of the upper lip, generally indicating scorn.

  • A display of contempt; scorn.

verb

Meaning

  • To raise a corner of the upper lip slightly, especially in scorn

  • To utter with a grimace or contemptuous expression; to say sneeringly.

    ""Now here's someone who should attend privilege workshops," sneered she."