fleer

Definition of Fleer in English :

1. fleer, fugitive, runaway

someone who flees from an uncongenial situation

Example Sentences:
'fugitives from the sweatshops'

2. fleer

contempt expressed by mockery in looks or words

3. fleer

to smirk contemptuously

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Fleer

verb

1.

to grin or laugh at; scoff; sneer

noun

2.

a derisory glance or grin

verb intransitive, verb transitive

1.

to laugh derisively (at); sneer or jeer (at)

noun

2.

a derisive grimace, laugh, etc.; gibe

intr.v. fleered, fleer·ing, fleers

To smirk or laugh in contempt or derision.

n.

A taunting, scoffing, or derisive look or gibe.