jeer
noun/dʒɪə(r)/
/dʒɪr/
[usually plural]- a rude remark that somebody shouts at somebody else to show that they do not respect or like them synonym taunt
- He walked on to the stage to be greeted with jeers and whistles.
- a jeer at the umpire
Word Originmid 16th cent.: of unknown origin.Want to learn more?
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