Heckler: meaning, definitions and examples
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heckler
[ ˈhɛklər ]
at a comedy show
A person who interrupts a performer, speaker, or event with loud, aggressive, or mocking comments.
Synonyms
disrupter, provocateur, troublemaker
Examples of usage
- The comedian was struggling to perform because of the heckler in the audience.
- The heckler kept shouting insults during the speaker's presentation.
Translations
Translations of the word "heckler" in other languages:
🇵🇹 provocador
🇮🇳 उपद्रवी
🇩🇪 Störenfried
🇮🇩 pengganggu
🇺🇦 провокатор
🇵🇱 zakłócacz
🇯🇵 ヤジを飛ばす人
🇫🇷 perturbateur
🇪🇸 interrumpidor
🇹🇷 rahatsız eden kimse
🇰🇷 방해자
🇸🇦 مشاغب
🇨🇿 rušitel
🇸🇰 rušiteľ
🇨🇳 捣乱者
🇸🇮 motilec
🇮🇸 truflari
🇰🇿 мазасыздандырушы
🇬🇪 ავანტიურისტი
🇦🇿 narahat edən
🇲🇽 interrumpidor
Word origin
The term 'heckler' originated in the mid-19th century and is believed to be derived from the word 'heckle,' which means to interrupt a speaker with comments or questions. Hecklers have been a part of public events and performances throughout history, often causing disruptions and drawing attention to themselves. Dealing with hecklers has become a skill for performers, speakers, and event organizers.