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| Main Entry: | |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | insult, disrespect |
| Synonyms: | Bronx cheer, backhanded compliment, brickbat, butt*, comeback, contempt, contumely, crack, dig*, disdain, disparagement, dump*, jab, jest, joke, laughingstock, laughter, mockery, object of ridicule, parting shot, pilgarlic, put-down, raillery, ridicule, satire, scoffing, scorn, slam*, slap, sneering |
| Antonyms: | adulation, commendation, compliment, flattery, praise |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | sport |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | person who takes kidding |
| Synonyms: | buffoon, butt, jestee, joke, laughingstock, mock, mockery, object of derision, object of ridicule, plaything, target |
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| Main Entry: | derision |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
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