Sleer
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Sleer is a verb meaning (obsolete) To mock or jeer.
Meaning
(obsolete) To mock or jeer.
Example Sentences
[…] for were it possible that any one could bring us Father Adam's girdle and Mother Eve's apron, what laughing — what sleering — what mocking of their homely fashions would there be!
Word Forms
- sleers
- sleering
- sleered
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include scoff, slew, jeer, gleek, sneer, wrinkle.
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