SNEER, v.i. [from the root of L. naris, nose; to turn up the nose.] 1. To show contempt by turning up the nose, or by a particular cast or countenance; "naso suspendere adunco."2. To insinuate contempt by covert expression. I could be content to be a little sneered at.3. To utter with grimace.4. To show mirth awkwardly.SNEER, n. 1. A look of contempt, or a turning up of the nose to manifest contempt; a look of disdain, derision or ridicule.2. An expression of ludicrous scorn.
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