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Expressing, serving for, or characterized by, derision.

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  1. a. Expressing, serving for, or characterized by, derision.
  2. adj. abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
  3. Expressing, serving for, or characterized by, derision. "Derisive taunts." Pope. -- De*ri"sive*ly, adv. -- De*ri"sive*ness, n.
  4. Expressing, serving for, or characterized by, derision."Derisive taunts." Pope.-- De*ri"sive*ly, adv.-- De*ri"sive*ness, n.
  5. j:100 s. abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule