make the spontaneous sounds and movements of the face and body that are the instinctive expressions of lively amusement and sometimes also of derision
make the spontaneous sounds and movements of the face and body that are the instinctive expressions of lively amusement and sometimes also of derision
show open contempt for someone by laughing rudely at them in their presence
laugh uncontrollably or for a long time
be finally vindicated, thus confounding earlier scepticism
the tables are turned and now the other person is the one who appears ridiculous
something that causes laughter; a source of fun, amusement, or derision
dismiss with contempt as being obviously ridiculous
dismiss something by treating it in a light-hearted way
be discomfited after feeling satisfaction or confidence about something