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(an instance of) laughing at a person, treating an effort etc as valueless

insult, disrespect

contempt disdain laughter mockery ridicule scorn brickbat butt comeback contumely crack dig disparagement dump jab jest joke laughingstock put-down raillery satire scoffing slam slap Bronx cheer backhanded compliment object of ridicule parting shot pilgarlic sneering
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1) showing or deserving derision (derisive)

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