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- [jeer]
- /dʒɪər/
- /dʒɪər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [jeer]
- /dʒɪər/
Definitions of jeering word
- verb without object jeering to speak or shout derisively; scoff or gibe rudely: Don't jeer unless you can do better. 1
- verb with object jeering to shout derisively at; taunt. 1
- verb with object jeering to treat with scoffs or derision; mock. 1
- verb with object jeering to drive away by derisive shouts (followed by out of, off, etc.): They jeered the speaker off the stage. 1
- noun jeering a jeering utterance; derisive or rude gibe. 1
- noun jeering Present participle of jeer. 1
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Origin of jeering
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 Jeering
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
jeering 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.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for jeering
adjective jeering
- derisive — A derisive noise, expression, or remark expresses contempt.
- scornful — full of scorn; derisive; contemptuous: He smiled in a scornful way.
- mocking — to attack or treat with ridicule, contempt, or derision.
- sardonic — characterized by bitter or scornful derision; mocking; cynical; sneering: a sardonic grin.
- contemptuous — If you are contemptuous of someone or something, you do not like or respect them at all.
noun jeering
- heckling — to harass (a public speaker, performer, etc.) with impertinent questions, gibes, or the like; badger.
- scoffing — food; grub.
- derision — If you treat someone or something with derision, you express contempt for them.
- hissing — a hissing sound, especially one made in disapproval.
- name-calling — the use of abusive names to belittle or humiliate another person in a political campaign, an argument, etc.
Antonyms for jeering
noun jeering
- applause — Applause is the noise made by a group of people clapping their hands to show approval.
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