Etymology

chleuasmos

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Today it means: A sarcastic reply that mocks an opponent, leaving them without an answer. Full definition →

Ancient Greek χλευασμός
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  1. Ancient Greek · borrowed fromχλευασμός
  2. English todaychleuasmos

Borrowed from Ancient Greek χλευασμός (khleuasmós).

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