jeer

[dʒɪə(r)]

jeer Definition

• 1. to shout or laugh at someone in an unkind way because they have done something silly or wrong
• 2. to 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!

• Example

  The crowd jeered as the politician walked off the stage.

• Example

  The bullies jeered at the new student.

• Example

  The opposing team jeered when our player missed the shot.

• Example

  The comedian jeered at the heckler in the audience.

jeer Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for jeer

• mock
• taunt
• ridicule
• scoff
• deride

Antonyms for jeer

• applaud
• praise

Idioms Using jeer

• give someone the bird

  to jeer at someone by making an obscene gesture with the middle finger

  Example

  The driver who cut me off got the bird from me and my passengers.

• laugh someone out of court

  to jeer at someone in a court of law so that they are not taken seriously

  Example

  The lawyer jeered at the witness and tried to laugh her out of court.

• hoot and holler

  to jeer loudly and excitedly

  Example

  The fans hooted and hollered at the opposing team's mistakes.

Phrases with jeer

• jeer at

  to mock or ridicule someone or something

  Example

  The audience jeered at the singer's performance.

• jeer on

  to encourage someone to do something bad or foolish by shouting or laughing at them

  Example

  The group of boys jeered on their friend to jump over the fence.

• jeer away

  to drive someone or something away by mocking or ridiculing them

  Example

  The protestors jeered away the politician from the rally.

Origins of jeer

from Middle English 'geren', meaning 'to make a sound like a dog'

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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'.