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Synonyms of gleek

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Another word for gleek is deception. Other synonyms of gleek are jest, scoff, trick, gibe and mock.

Synonyms and similar words for gleek

nounA jest or scoff; trick or deception.

  • deceptionAn instance of actions and/or schemes fabricated to mislead someone into believing a lie or inaccuracy.
  • jest
  • scoff
  • trick

verbTo ridicule, or mock; to make sport of.

Meaning of gleek

  1. noun A once-popular game of cards played by three people.
  2. noun Three of the same cards held in one hand; three of a kind.
  3. noun A jest or scoff; trick or deception.

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Questions about synonyms of gleek

What is another word for gleek?
Gleek has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as deception, jest, scoff, trick, gibe, mock, scoff at and sneer at.
What does gleek mean?
Gleek means a once-popular game of cards played by three people.

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