fleer

/ˈflir/

Middle English fleryen, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian flire to giggle

verb

  1. to laugh or grimace in a coarse derisive manner : sneer

scoff jeer gibe fleer sneer flout mean to show one's contempt in derision or mockery. scoff stresses insolence, disrespect, or incredulity as motivating the derision. jeer suggests a coarser more undiscriminating derision.

noun

  1. a word or look of derision or mockery