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verspottend
German → American English
American English
mocking
mocking; making fun of someone or something in a rude or insulting way
Er sprach mit verspottendem Ton über seine Kollegen.Use *verspottend* mainly as a participle/adjectival form for describing an action or tone; in everyday English, *mocking* is often the closest translation, while *spöttisch* is a more common adjective in German.
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What does “verspottend” mean in English?
It means “mocking” or “derisive,” describing someone or something that makes fun of another person or thing.
Is “verspottend” an adjective?
It is the present participle of *verspotten* and can be used adjectivally, like “mocking.”
What is the noun form of “verspottend”?
A related noun is *Spott*, meaning “mockery” or “ridicule.”