Synonyms of Bronx cheer

Bronx cheer

noun

ˈbräŋ(k)s- 

as in snort

a vocal sound made to express scorn or disapproval

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• snort
• sneer
• smirk
• boo
• raspberry
• snicker
• jeer
• bird
• hiss
• taunt
• hoot
• razz
• catcall
• whistle
• snigger
• gibe
• put-down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cheer
• applause
• clapping

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Bronx cheer

With apologies to the good Democrats of Texas, this proud native New Yorker sends Abbott a loud and juicy Bronx cheer! — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 17 June 2026

Feint claps for the President could be heard on the ABC broadcast, but they were overwhelmed by the Bronx cheer. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 9 June 2026

Expect to hear plenty of Bronx cheers—otherwise known as razzing. — Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 15 May 2025

Then the Bronx cheers followed when Joseph Woll made an easy save late in the period. — Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 15 May 2025

When Filip Hronek took a soft point shot that Darcy Kuemper stopped shortly after, the crowd responded with a sarcastic Bronx cheer. — Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025

Straw getting an earful of the Bronx cheer needs no explanation. — Paul Hoynes, cleveland, 19 Oct. 2022

Two free throws by Durham finally stopped the 19-0 surge spanning halftime and drew a Bronx cheer from the Providence-heavy crowd. — Mike Fitzpatrick, ajc, 12 Mar. 2022