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jeeringly

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jeer  (jîr)
v. jeered, jeer·ing, jeers
v.intr.
To speak or shout derisively; mock.
v.tr.
To abuse vocally; taunt: jeered the speaker off the stage.
n.
A scoffing or taunting remark or shout.
[Origin unknown.]
jeerer n.
jeering·ly adv.
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Adv.1.jeeringly - in a disrespectful jeering mannerjeeringly - in a disrespectful jeering manner    
gibingly, mockingly
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jeeringly
adv laugh, remark, smile → höhnisch
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