jeer Definition
- 1to shout or laugh at someone in an unkind way because they have done something silly or wrong
- 2to make rude and mocking remarks, typically in a loud voice
Using jeer: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "jeer" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The crowd jeered as the politician walked off the stage.
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The bullies jeered at the new student.
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The opposing team jeered when our player missed the shot.
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The comedian jeered at the heckler in the audience.
jeer Synonyms and Antonyms
Idioms Using jeer
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The driver who cut me off got the bird from me and my passengers.
to jeer at someone in a court of law so that they are not taken seriously
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The lawyer jeered at the witness and tried to laugh her out of court.
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The fans hooted and hollered at the opposing team's mistakes.
Phrases with jeer
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The audience jeered at the singer's performance.
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The group of boys jeered on their friend to jump over the fence.
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The protestors jeered away the politician from the rally.
Origins of jeer
from Middle English 'geren', meaning 'to make a sound like a dog'
Summary: jeer in Brief
'Jeer' [dʒɪə(r)] is a verb that means to shout or laugh at someone in an unkind way because they have done something silly or wrong. It can also mean to make rude and mocking remarks. Examples include 'The crowd jeered as the politician walked off the stage.' and 'The comedian jeered at the heckler in the audience.' Phrases like 'jeer at' and idioms like 'give someone the bird' extend the meaning of 'jeer'.
