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    Ricanement (en. Sneer)

    [ʁikɑnəmɑ̃]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Grating laughter that expresses contempt.
    His sneer echoed throughout the room.
    Son ricanement a résonné dans toute la pièce.
    Laughter that shows a lack of seriousness or mockery.
    The sneers of the youths hurt the targeted person.
    Le ricanement des jeunes a blessé la personne visée.
    Echo of ridicule through laughter.
    She responded with a sneer, revealing her disdain.
    Elle a répondu par un ricanement, révélant son dédain.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'sneer', from Old French 'ricaner'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bitter sneer
    Laughter that expresses a certain bitterness or malice.
    ricanement acide
    to have a sneer
    To express contempt or judgment through laughter.
    avoir un ricanement
    general sneer
    Effect of collective mockery.
    ricanement général

    Related Words

    to sneer
    Laughing in a mocking manner.
    ricaner
    laughter
    Emitting a sound of joy or pleasure.
    rire
    sarcasm
    A mode of expression that consists of saying the opposite of what one thinks.
    sarcasme

    Slang Meanings

    Laughing in a sarcastic tone.
    She let out a sneer upon hearing the news.
    Elle a laissé échapper un ricanement en entendant la nouvelle.
    Mocking laughter among friends.
    Their sneers attracted the attention of passersby.
    Leurs ricanements ont attiré l'attention des passants.