to show contempt by turning up the nose, or by a particular facial expression.-to inssinuate contempt by a covert expression; to speak derisively.-to show mirth awkwardly.-to utter with a grimace or contemptuous expression; to utter with a sneer; to say sneeringly; as, to sneer fulsome lies at a person.-to treat with sneers; to affect or move by sneers.-the act of sneering.-a smile, grin, or contortion of the face, indicative of contempt; an indirect expression or insinuation of contempt.