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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
Judging by the jeers turned into cheers, Benn left north London having converted a few haters into fans.
They launched rowdy boos and jeers every time Sanders inveighed against Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk.
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?
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