Chleuázō — G5512

Definition

verb

to throw out the lip, i.e. jeer at

1. to deride, mock, jeer

Usually translated as

mock

Origin

from a derivative probably of G5491

• cheîlos (G5491)

Occurrences

Chleuázō occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Acts (2)

• Acts 2:13 — Others mocking (χλευαζοντες) said, These men are full of new wine.
• Acts 17:32 — And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked (ἐχλεύαζον): and others said, We will hear thee again of this matter.