Jeer: meaning, definitions and examples
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jeer
[ dสษชษr ]
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
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.
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:
๐ต๐น zombar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคชเคนเคพเคธ เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช verspotten
๐ฎ๐ฉ mencemooh
๐บ๐ฆ ะณะปัะทัะฒะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ drwiฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฒ็ฌใ (azawarau)
๐ซ๐ท railler
๐ช๐ธ burlarse
๐น๐ท alay etmek
๐ฐ๐ท ์กฐ๋กฑํ๋ค (joronghada)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุณุฎุฑ (yaskhar)
๐จ๐ฟ posmรญvat se
๐ธ๐ฐ posmievaลฅ sa
๐จ๐ณ ๅฒ็ฌ (chรกoxiร o)
๐ธ๐ฎ zasmehovati
๐ฎ๐ธ gafast
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะฐะทะฐา ะตัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแชแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ laฤ etmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.