Advertisement
Advertisement
View synonyms for jeer
jeer
1[ jeer ]
verb (used without object)
- to speak or shout derisively; scoff or gibe rudely:
Don't jeer unless you can do better.
verb (used with object)
noun
- a jeering utterance; derisive or rude gibe.
jeer
2[ jeer ]
noun
, Nautical.
- any of various combinations of tackles for raising or lowering heavy yards.
jeer
/ dʒɪə /
verb
- often foll by at to laugh or scoff (at a person or thing); mock
noun
- a remark or cry of derision; gibe; taunt
Discover More
Derived Forms
- ˈjeering, adjectivenoun
- ˈjeerer, noun
- ˈjeeringly, adverb
Discover More
Other Words From
- jeerer noun
- jeering·ly adverb
- un·jeered adjective
- un·jeering adjective
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of jeer1
1555–65; origin uncertain; compare Old English cēir clamor, akin to cēgan to call out
Origin of jeer2
First recorded in 1485–95; origin uncertain
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of jeer1
C16: of unknown origin
Discover More
Synonym Study
See scoff 1.
Discover More
Example Sentences
A mighty shock drowned the boy's words at this moment, and seemed to jeer at them.
From Project Gutenberg
One of the first canons of criticism is never to attempt the feat yourself; jeer rather at others.
From Project Gutenberg
But men also humiliate us, degrade us, jeer at, ridicule the miseries that they and their society entail upon us.
From Project Gutenberg
The driver had turned to jeer at his companion when he found himself seized in a grip there was no fighting against.
From Project Gutenberg
Of course the boys of the town were attracted by the stranger's singular movements, and began to hoot and jeer.
From Project Gutenberg
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse