1. (adj) derisive, gibelike, jeering, mocking, taunting
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
Synonyms: jeering, quizzical, mocking, taunting, derisive, gibelike, teasing Antonyms: serious, respectful, unplayful, sober
2. (adj) mocking, teasing, quizzical
playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)
Synonyms: nettlesome, derisive, annoying, plaguy, vexing, teasing, gibelike, galling, taunting, bothersome, jeering, plaguey, questioning, pestiferous, vexatious, pesky, quizzical, mocking, pestering, irritating Antonyms: unplayful, sober, serious, respectful
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