1. To have a light, witty conversation.
2. To jest about; to ridicule in speaking of, as some trait, habit, characteristic, and the like.
3. To challenge or defy to a match.

To mock or insult; to treat with contempt.

To bind with something round or circular; SYN. encircle.

1. To express contempt through a facial expression.
2. To smile contemptuously.