Meaning & Definition of word "Sneer"

Sneer

/snɪr/

1. a contemptuous or mocking smile or remark.
- Example: His sneer made it clear that he thought very little of her proposal.
2. a facial expression of scorn or disdain.
- Example: The sneer on her face revealed her true feelings about the topic.

1. to smile or speak in a contemptuous or mocking manner.
- Example: He couldn't help but sneer at the ridiculous suggestion.
2. to express scorn or contempt through one's facial expression.
- Example: She sneered at his clumsy attempt to dance.

●Middle English, from Old Norse 'snara', meaning to snare.

sneer at:

To regard someone or something with scorn or disdain.

sneer in the face of:

To show contempt or disrespect towards someone or something directly.

scoff:

To speak to someone or about something in a scornfully derisive or mocking way.

deride:

To ridicule or mock someone or something.

Meaning: Throw shade

● Example Sentence: She sneered at his outfit, totally throwing shade.

Meaning: Diss

● Example Sentence: He didn't just sneer, he really dissed her in front of everyone.