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
Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
McIlroy backed away, drawing jeers, before Lowry came over to settle him.
—Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
The protesters, identified as pro-Palestinian activists, forced Harris to pause multiple times as jeers broke out.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Random eruptions of cheers, when goals went in, and jeers, when the opponent did something to ridicule, blended.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2025
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
Noun
Throughout the weekend, McIlroy and other European players sparred with fans, provoking the Irish golfer in at least one instance to yell back at the crowd, while others flashed middle fingers in response to the jeers.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
McIlroy backed away, drawing jeers, before Lowry came over to settle him.
—Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
The protesters, identified as pro-Palestinian activists, forced Harris to pause multiple times as jeers broke out.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Random eruptions of cheers, when goals went in, and jeers, when the opponent did something to ridicule, blended.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jeers
Verb
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Then there’s the loud kind, where the audience openly ridicules you.—
Adrienne LaFrance,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
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Wednesday ridicules Pugsley for making a zombie.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Elon Musk wades back into UK politics, backs leader of new right-wing party, mocks rival.—
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FOXNews.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Student imitates Charlie Kirk's death and mocks him, goes up to statue where TPUSA members are and imitates his death again, and spits near them.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Whether they were aimed at their team for squandering a home lead or the officials for the late booking of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, who now faces a one-match ban, the smattering of boos at the end of Everton’s 1-1 draw with West Ham on Monday told a story of frustration.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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But all signs suggest the leadership should remove Norvell before the boos get louder, before donations get smaller, and before this season fades into obscurity.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
28 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 7 Oct. 2025.
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