Derision

What is Derision?


1.

Ridicule, mockery.

RONALD. Point and laught at them derisively.

2.

Main Entry: de·ri·sion

Pronunciation: di-'ri-zh&n

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Late Latin derision-, derisio, from Latin deridEre

1 a : the use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt b : a state of being derided

2 : an object of ridicule or scorn

Using a word or words in a way to lower them in your view or the view of others. "He used a term of derision about him that I can't repeat here."

See ridicule, put down, dis, slur, ethnic


34

Random Words:

1. its like zomgz but with enhymer at the end like zomgzenhymer i cant believe that whore! See zomgz, zomgie, zomg, fuckyou..
1. The state of acting like you live in the television show, Beverly Hills 90210. "OMG that is SO 90210" (re: highly dramatic si..
1. A greasy Northeastern factory worker type, usually of Italian descent (Spanish, Portugese, or Greek works too) who can commonly be seen ..