A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Contemptuous
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Manifecting or expressing contempt or disdain; scornful;haughty; insolent; disdainful.A proud, contemptious behavior. Hammond.Savage invectiveand contemptuous sarcasm. Macaulay.Rome . . . entertained the most contemptuous opinion of the Jews.Atterbury.
Contemptuous meaning & definition 1 of Contemptuous.
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Showing or feeling contempt: feeling, expressing, or demonstrating a strong dislike or utter lack of respect for somebody or something.
Contemptuous meaning & definition 2 of Contemptuous.
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expressing contempt:
Contemptuous meaning & definition 3 of Contemptuous.
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Showing contempt; scornful.
Contemptuous meaning & definition 4 of Contemptuous.
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