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- [jeer]
- /dʒɪər/
- /dʒɪər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [jeer]
- /dʒɪər/
Definitions of jeer word
- verb without object jeer to speak or shout derisively; scoff or gibe rudely: Don't jeer unless you can do better. 1
- verb with object jeer to shout derisively at; taunt. 1
- verb with object jeer to treat with scoffs or derision; mock. 1
- verb with object jeer to drive away by derisive shouts (followed by out of, off, etc.): They jeered the speaker off the stage. 1
- noun jeer any of various combinations of tackles for raising or lowering heavy yards. 1
- noun jeer Make rude and mocking remarks, typically in a loud voice. 1
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Origin of jeer
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
1555-65; origin uncertain; compare Old English cēir clamor, akin to cēgan to call out
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Parts of speech for Jeer
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
jeer popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
jeer usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for jeer
verb jeer
- boo — If you boo a speaker or performer, you shout 'boo' or make other loud sounds to indicate that you do not like them, their opinions, or their performance.
- hiss — to make or emit a sharp sound like that of the letter s prolonged, as a snake does, or as steam does when forced under pressure through a small opening.
- heckle — to harass (a public speaker, performer, etc.) with impertinent questions, gibes, or the like; badger.
- catcall — Catcalls are loud noises that people make to show that they disapprove of something they are watching or listening to.
- taunt — to reproach in a sarcastic, insulting, or jeering manner; mock.
noun jeer
- raspberry — the fruit of any of several shrubs belonging to the genus Rubus, of the rose family, consisting of small and juicy red, black, or pale yellow drupelets forming a detachable cap about a convex receptacle.
- bronx cheer — A Bronx cheer is a sound that people make by vibrating their lips in order to express disapproval or contempt.
Antonyms for jeer
verb jeer
- applaud — When a group of people applaud, they clap their hands in order to show approval, for example when they have enjoyed a play or concert.
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- commend — If you commend someone or something, you praise them formally.
- flatter — to make flat.
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