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derisory
de·ri·so·ry [ di rssəree, di rzəree ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. laughable: so small or inadequate as to deserve contempt or ridicule
2. 
Same as  derisive
[Early 17th century. < late Latin derisorius< Latin deridere (see deride)]

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See derisive.
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