No. 11,057 in Catalan
sorneguera
"Sorneguera" means "sarcastic" or "mocking" in English.
In a sentence
La Maria té una actitud sorneguera quan fa broma.
Maria has a mocking attitude when she jokes.
The word 'sorneguera' is used as an adjective describing Maria's attitude as teasing or wry.
Amb un somriure sorneguer, en Joan va respondre a la pregunta.
With a sly smile, Joan answered the question.
The word 'sorneguer' (variant of 'sorneguera') reflects a sly or mischievous quality associated with the smile.
L'acudit tenia un to sorneguer que feia riure a tothom.
The joke had a mocking tone that made everyone laugh.
The word 'sorneguer,' in the context of the joke, conveys a mocking or ironical nuance.
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