mycterism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A subtle or scornful jibe.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɪktəɹɪzəm/

Word forms

mycterism mycterisms

Etymology

From Ancient Greek μυκτηρισμός (muktērismós), from μυκτηρίζω (muktērízō, “I sneer”), from μυκτήρ (muktḗr, “nostril”).

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