/ Dictionary / Index S sneer: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: sneer Pronunciation: (snēr), [key] — v.i. to smile, laugh, or contort the face in a manner that shows scorn or contempt: They sneered at his pretensions. to speak or write in a manner expressive of derision or scorn. —v.t. to utter or say in a sneering manner. —n. a look or expression of derision, scorn, or contempt. a derisive or scornful utterance, esp. one more or less covert or insinuative. an act of sneering. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: sneer (Thesaurus) sneck sneesh Related Content Daily Word Quiz: paradox Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language