jeer

verb \ ˈjir \

|Updated on: 4 Aug 2018

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Definition of jeer

jeered; jeering; jeers

intransitive verb

: to speak or cry out with derision or mockery

a jeering mob

transitive verb

: to deride with mocking and insulting remarks or sounds : taunt

was jeered by the crowd when he tried to speak

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jeerer

noun

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jeeringly

play \ˈjir-iŋ-lē\ adverb

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Examples of jeer in a Sentence

He tried to ignore the jeering crowd.
The crowd jeered him when he struck out.
The prisoner was jeered by an angry mob.

Recent Examples of jeer from the Web

At a rally in Paris this spring Mr Faure, jeered by unionists, had to be escorted to safety.

— The Economist, "The incredible disappearing French Socialist Party," 21 June 2018
Froome, who was cleared of doping allegations last week by the International Cycling Union, has been jeered by some skeptical fans since arriving in France.

— joseph wilson, The Seattle Times, "Gaviria beats Sagan again to claim 2nd Tour win on Stage 4," 10 July 2018
Froome, who was cleared of doping allegations last week by the International Cycling Union, has been jeered by some skeptical fans since arriving in France.

— joseph wilson, BostonGlobe.com, "Colombia’s Fernando Gaviria wins Stage 4 of Tour de France," 10 July 2018
By then, the once-jeering onlookers had backed a safe distance away.

— mark price, charlotteobserver, "College students jeered at a dead alligator found in bushes on campus. It wasn't dead | Charlotte Observer," 27 May 2018
The 29-year-old lit up the attacking end of the pitch with two assists, but was jeered by opposition fans after numerous losses of possession.

— SI.com, "Yeovil's Twitter Account Roasts Man Utd's Debutant Alexis Sanchez After FA Cup Clash," 27 Jan. 2018
Benintendi and Martinez each added an RBI in the second, and Yankee Stadium jeered loudly as Gray walked off with one out in the third.

— jake seiner, courant.com, "Sale Pitches Gem, Devers Slams Gray As Sox Whip Yankees," 30 June 2018
Most believed the animal had died from the heat, and a dozen onlookers even began jeering and laughing at the alligator, reported the Natchez Democrat.

— mark price, charlotteobserver, "College students jeered at a dead alligator found in bushes on campus. It wasn't dead | Charlotte Observer," 27 May 2018
The crowd jeered Roberts' intervention after Maeda issued a walk.

— andy mccullough, latimes.com, "Kenta Maeda’s strikeouts have Dodgers in striking distance," 24 May 2018

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Origin and Etymology of jeer

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First Known Use: 1561

in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

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jeer Synonyms

Phrases

make fun of, make sport of, poke fun at, rag on;

Synonym Discussion of jeer

scoff, jeer, gibe, fleer, sneer, flout mean to show one's contempt in derision or mockery. scoff stresses insolence, disrespect, or incredulity as motivating the derision.