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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

sneering

/ˈsniːrɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does sneering mean?

verb

to look or smile with a mixture of contempt and scorn, or to express contempt or scorn in one's face or voice.

Example

"He sneered at the idea of working on a Sunday."

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