jeer
1to speak or shout derisively; scoff or gibe rudely: Don't jeer unless you can do better.
to shout derisively at; taunt.
to treat with scoffs or derision; mock.
to drive away by derisive shouts (followed by out of, off, etc.): They jeered the speaker off the stage.
a jeering utterance; derisive or rude gibe.
Origin of jeer
1synonym study For jeer
Other words for jeer
Other words from jeer
- jeerer, noun
- jeer·ing·ly, adverb
- un·jeered, adjective
- un·jeer·ing, adjective
Other definitions for jeer (2 of 2)
any of various combinations of tackles for raising or lowering heavy yards.
Origin of jeer
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British Dictionary definitions for jeer
/ (dʒɪə) /
(often foll by at) to laugh or scoff (at a person or thing); mock
a remark or cry of derision; gibe; taunt
Origin of jeer
1Derived forms of jeer
- jeerer, noun
- jeering, adjective, noun
- jeeringly, adverb
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