as in snorts
a vocal sound made to express scorn or disapproval
ignored the jeers of the other team's fans and just focused on making her free throw shot
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as in ridicules
to make (someone or something) the object of unkind laughter
the unforgiving crowd jeered the magician when the final trick went awry
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Recent Examples of jeers
Elvia Limon - 09, The Hill, 7 Sep. 2025
D’Annunzio jeers at her delusional belief that Il Duce will fund her dream project of a theater not for the wealthy cultural and intellectual elite, but for the Great War’s widows, orphans and veterans.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
The match was halted for about six minutes as jeers, whistles and boos rang out around Louis Armstrong Stadium, with fans refusing to stay quiet so Bonzi could serve.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
The women in red hats are met with eye rolls, indifference and jeers during Chicago City Council meetings.
—Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
In recent weeks Palmeiras manager Abel Ferreira has complained about the clubs pitch, and also received threats and jeers from his own fans, and yet results on the pitch have been steady for the São Paulo outfit.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Boos and jeers continued as the congresswoman tried to speak, prompting her to turn the mic over to someone else and leave the stage.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Instead of risking jeers, the GOP is urging its lawmakers to tout smaller-scale interactions with constituents who benefit from the new law’s more popular proposals, like tax breaks for parents, overtime pay, and tips.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Jimmy Butler’s return last season after his trade to Golden State was met with a chorus of jeers.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
Noun
The message came after his 2015 appearance garnered jeers from the crowd.
—Elvia Limon - 09, The Hill, 7 Sep. 2025
D’Annunzio jeers at her delusional belief that Il Duce will fund her dream project of a theater not for the wealthy cultural and intellectual elite, but for the Great War’s widows, orphans and veterans.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
The match was halted for about six minutes as jeers, whistles and boos rang out around Louis Armstrong Stadium, with fans refusing to stay quiet so Bonzi could serve.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
The women in red hats are met with eye rolls, indifference and jeers during Chicago City Council meetings.
—Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
In recent weeks Palmeiras manager Abel Ferreira has complained about the clubs pitch, and also received threats and jeers from his own fans, and yet results on the pitch have been steady for the São Paulo outfit.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Boos and jeers continued as the congresswoman tried to speak, prompting her to turn the mic over to someone else and leave the stage.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Instead of risking jeers, the GOP is urging its lawmakers to tout smaller-scale interactions with constituents who benefit from the new law’s more popular proposals, like tax breaks for parents, overtime pay, and tips.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Jimmy Butler’s return last season after his trade to Golden State was met with a chorus of jeers.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jeers
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Wednesday ridicules Pugsley for making a zombie.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
3 Sep. 2025
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This is why Dijon’s language works best as sound, not narrative—his rangy, raspy voice seethes and triumphs, mocks and threatens; there’s no world in which his polygonal perspective can be discerned from a lyric sheet.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
16 Aug. 2025
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After being told that Dawn is dead, Gaal mocks Demerzel for pretending to grieve, which angers the robot.—
Rafael Motamayor,
Vulture,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The request was met with boos from some Democrats who pointed out that a Colorado school shooting on the same day had not received the same ceremony.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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Trump was greeted with loud cheers from people across the street and a smattering of boos inside the restaurant.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Garraty is forced to slap himself across the face to stay awake as Barkovitch taunts him.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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In the present day, Ellen watches as MacKinny taunts Colum in front of a crowd of onlookers and rushes to stand by his side.—
Lincee Ray Published,
EW.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Jeers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jeers. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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