Jeer: meaning, definitions and examples

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jeer

 

[ dส’ษชษ™r ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

in a mocking manner

To jeer means to make fun of someone or something in a rude or sarcastic way. It often involves laughing at or taunting someone in a cruel manner.

Synonyms

mock, ridicule, scoff, taunt

Examples of usage

  • He was jeered by the crowd as he walked off the stage.
  • The bullies jeered at the new student, making him feel unwelcome.
  • She couldn't help but jeer at his ridiculous outfit.
Context #2 | Noun

expressing scorn or ridicule

A jeer is a mocking or scornful remark or action. It is often used to show contempt or disrespect towards someone or something.

Synonyms

mockery, ridicule, scorn, taunt

Examples of usage

  • The audience responded with jeers and boos when the politician made his statement.
  • His speech was met with jeers and laughter from the crowd.

Translations

Translations of the word "jeer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น zombar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคชเคนเคพเคธ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verspotten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mencemooh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะปัƒะทัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ drwiฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ˜ฒ็ฌ‘ใ† (azawarau)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท railler

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ burlarse

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alay etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กฐ๋กฑํ•˜๋‹ค (joronghada)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุณุฎุฑ (yaskhar)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ posmรญvat se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ posmievaลฅ sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ˜ฒ็ฌ‘ (chรกoxiร o)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zasmehovati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gafast

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะทะฐา› ะตั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ laฤŸ etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ burlarse

Word origin

The word 'jeer' originated in the late 16th century from the Middle Dutch word 'gieren', meaning to cry or roar. Over time, it evolved to mean mocking or derisive laughter. The concept of jeering has been a part of human interaction for centuries, often used as a way to express disapproval or ridicule.

See also: jeering.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,332 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.