derisory

English

Etymology

From Middle French dérisoire.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /dɪˈɹaɪzəɹi/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)

Adjective

derisory (comparative more derisory, superlative most derisory)

  1. Laughable, ridiculous, especially due to being small, inadequate, or low-quality; provoking derision.
  2. Expressing derision; mocking; ridiculing.

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