The Iceman Cometh
Vocabulary

typical of the middle class or their values and habits — typically used to show disapproval

or:

in Marxist theory: the property-owning class

to strongly criticize or accuse publicly

or more rarely:  to inform against someone (turn someone into the authorities)

laugh at or make fun of—while showing a lack of respect

a lack of respect — often suggesting distaste and an undeserved sense of superiority

or:

to reject as not good enough

to criticize or make seem less important — especially in a disrespectful or contemptuous manner

taking pains to avoid being observed

or:

in a manner indicating nervousness (being cautious or appearing suspicious)

cunning (shrewdness and cleverness) and deceitful

lazy; disinclined to work

loss of the ability to move the body or a part of it

or:

inability to act or make a decision

humor in a mocking or critical way from someone who acts as though they are superior

or:

humor that is cynical or ironic

to intentionally anger, challenge, or upset someone — especially by mocking them or hurling insults

or (as a noun): an insult or other remark intended to anger, challenge, or upset someone