Ricanant (en. Sneering)

/ʁi.kɑ.nɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective

Someone who laughs in a mocking or disdainful way.

His sneering attitude hurt his friends.

Son attitude ricanante a blessé ses amis.

Describes someone who mocks others.

He had a sneering smile while listening to the rumors.

Il avait un sourire ricanant en écoutant les rumeurs.

The word 'sneering' comes from the verb 'sneer', which means to laugh in a mocking manner.

sneering laugh

A laugh that expresses disdain or mockery.

rire ricanant

sneering look

A look that displays contempt or ridicule.

regard ricanant

sneer

Laughing in a mocking way.

ricaner

laugh

Expressing joyful emotion through sounds.

rire

mockery

The act of mocking someone or something.

moquerie

Laughing in a way that denotes contempt.

He made a sneer that spoke volumes about his opinion.

Il a fait un ricanement qui en disait long sur son opinion.

Adopting a haughty attitude while laughing.

His sneering way of speaking shows that he thinks he is superior.

Sa manière ricanante de parler montre qu'il se croit supérieur.