mofa

Definitions of mofa
  1. noun
    aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing
    synonyms: alfilerazo, befa, befo, burla, chufleta, dicterio, escarnio, estaca, improperio, insulto, pulla, rehilete, vareta, vejamen
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    type of:
    provocación
    unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment
  2. noun
    showing your contempt by derision
    synonyms: befa, rechifla
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    type of:
    burla, escarnio, guachafita, ludibrio
    contemptuous laughter
  3. noun
    a facial expression of contempt or scorn; the upper lip curls
    synonyms: rictus
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    type of:
    desdén, desecho, desprecio, menosprecio, vilipendio
    open disrespect for a person or thing
  4. noun
    an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
    synonyms: burla, dicterio, escarnio, pulla, rehilete, sarcasmo, zumba
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    type of:
    comentario, observación
    a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
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