fleered

Meanings

• Verb

  To make a contemptuous or mocking face at someone.

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Synonyms

deride , gibe , mock , sneer , fligger

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fleered
fleered , sneered , revered , feared

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Variants

List of all variants of fleered that leads to same result
fleer , fleered , fleering , fleeringly , fleers

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to show the whites of one's eyes' in a threatening or mocking manner.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'fleer' comes from the Old English word 'flieran', which meant 'to flash' or 'to shine'.

2. In the early 16th century, 'fleer' was used to describe a person who made a threatening or mocking face with their eyes.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mockery: The act of making fun of someone or something in a derisive or contemptuous manner.

2. Contempt: A feeling of disdain or scorn for someone or something.

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Culture

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In literature, 'fleering' is often used to describe a character's disdain or contempt towards another.

How to Memorize "fleered"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize making a face with a raised eyebrow and an open mouth, showing the whites of your eyes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with a person or character making a mocking or contemptuous face.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Fleer at someone with disdain'.

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