de|ri|so|ry

de|ri|so|ry
de|ri|so|ry «dih RY suhr ee», adjective.
1. mocking; derisive: »

Derisory laughter greeted his stale jokes.

2. laughable; ridiculous: »

Their pay is derisory by comparison with that of politicians in other countries (Manchester Guardian Weekly).


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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