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Bronx cheer

noun \ ˈbräŋ(k)s- \

Definition of Bronx cheer

: raspberry 2

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Examples of bronx cheer in a Sentence

  1. a baseball legend who seems never to have forgotten the Bronx cheer he once received from the hometown ingrates

Origin and Etymology of bronx cheer

Bronx, borough of New York City

bronx cheer Synonyms

Synonyms

boo, catcall, hiss, hoot, jeer, raspberry, snort;

Antonyms

cheer;

Near Antonyms

applause, clapping;

Related Words

smirk, sneer, snicker, snigger;

gibe (or jibe), put-down, taunt;

whistle;

BRONX CHEER Defined for English Language Learners

Bronx cheer

noun

Definition of Bronx cheer for English Language Learners

  • : a rude sound made to show that you dislike something

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