Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

gleek

verb
/ɡliːk/
Definition
To make a sneering or mocking remark.
Examples
  • He couldn’t help but gleek at his friend’s silly mistake.
  • During the meeting, she gleeked at the ridiculous proposal.
Meaning
Gleek originally referred to a type of jest, but now it can also mean to joke at someone’s expense or to tell a humorous story.
Synonyms
  • Mock
  • Ridicule
  • Tease