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derisive

adjective de·ri·sive \di-ˈrī-siv, -ziv; -ˈri-ziv, -ˈri-siv\

Definition of DERISIVE

:  expressing or causing derision
— de·ri·sive·ly adverb
— de·ri·sive·ness noun
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First Known Use of DERISIVE

circa 1662

Related to DERISIVE

Synonyms
absurd, cockamamy (or cockamamie), comical, ridiculous, derisory, farcical, laughable, ludicrous, pathetic, preposterous, risible, silly

Rhymes with DERISIVE

decisive, incisive

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