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jeer
1[ jeer ]
verb (used without object)
- to speak or shout derisively; scoff or gibe rudely:
Don't jeer unless you can do better.
Synonyms: ,
verb (used with object)
- to shout derisively at; taunt.
Synonyms: , , ,
- to treat with scoffs or derision; mock.
Synonyms: , , ,
- to drive away by derisive shouts (followed by out of, off, etc.):
They jeered the speaker off the stage.
noun
- a jeering utterance; derisive or rude gibe.
jeer
2[ jeer ]
noun
- any of various combinations of tackles for raising or lowering heavy yards.
jeer
/ ɪə /
verb
- often foll by at to laugh or scoff (at a person or thing); mock
noun
- a remark or cry of derision; gibe; taunt
Derived Forms
- ˈԲ, adjectivenoun
- ˈ, noun
- ˈԲly, adverb
Other Word Forms
- İ noun
- iԲ· adverb
- ܲ· adjective
- ܲ·iԲ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of jeer1
Origin of jeer2
Word History and Origins
Origin of jeer1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Whittaker, from nearby Wolverhampton, made a spectacular entrance as he danced in front of pyrotechnics while accompanied by a choir, but was met with jeers.
A graphic video widely shared on social media showed him as he lay bleeding profusely on the street and an Israeli bystander jeered and heckled.
Fan jeers and a cupped ear - is Postecoglou feeling the friction?
They began booing the Bulldogs immediately after the injury and jeered them for the rest of the night.
Draper, who was leading 4-3, attempted to restart but asked the umpire to stop play because of the jeers.
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