dɪˈɹaɪ.sɪv ˈmɑkɪŋ ˈmɒkɪŋ abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule derisive laughter a jeering crowd her mocking smile taunting shouts of ‘coward’ and ‘sissy’ playfully vexing (especially by ridicule) his face wore a somewhat quizzical almost impertinent air