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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Derisive \De*ri"sive\, a. Expressing, serving for or characterized by derision. ``Derisive taunts.'' --Pope. -- {De*ri"sive*ly}, adv -- {De*ri"sive*ness}, n. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: derisive adj : abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule; "derisive laughter"; "a jeering crowd"; "her mocking smile"; "taunting shouts of `coward' and `sissy'" [syn: {gibelike}, {jeering}, {mocking}, {taunting}]
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