Jeered: meaning, definitions and examples
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jeered
[ dสษชrd ]
mocking remarks
To jeer means to make fun of someone in a rude or mocking manner, often in a public context. It usually involves shouting or speaking derisively about a person or group, often to belittle them. This action can create a hostile atmosphere and is typically seen as a form of bullying. Jeering is commonly associated with sports events, political rallies, or other public gatherings where people express their opinions vocally.
Synonyms
deride, mock, ridicule, scoff, taunt.
Examples of usage
- The crowd jeered at the opposing team after their missed goal.
- He jeered at her for her mistakes in the presentation.
- The audience began to jeer when the performance fell flat.
- They jeered at the politicianโs promises during the speech.
Translations
Translations of the word "jeered" in other languages:
๐ต๐น zombeteado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคชเคนเคพเคธ เคเคฟเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช verspottet
๐ฎ๐ฉ dihina
๐บ๐ฆ ะณะปัะทัะฒะฐะฒ
๐ต๐ฑ wyลmiewany
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฒ็ฌใใใ
๐ซ๐ท raillรฉ
๐ช๐ธ burlado
๐น๐ท alay edildi
๐ฐ๐ท ์กฐ๋กฑ๋นํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณุฎุฑูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ posmรญval se
๐ธ๐ฐ posmieval sa
๐จ๐ณ ๅฒ็ฌ
๐ธ๐ฎ posmehovan
๐ฎ๐ธ hรกรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะฐะทะฐา ะตัะบะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแ แฎแฃแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gรผlรผล
๐ฒ๐ฝ burlado
Etymology
The word 'jeer' has its origins in the early 16th century, derived from the Middle English 'gere', which means to mock or deride. This Middle English term is believed to have originated from the Old French 'guerre', meaning to mock or make fun of. Over the centuries, the use of 'jeer' evolved to encompass a broader range of derisive behavior, often highlighting societal or cultural disapproval. The word has been consistently used in literary and spoken contexts, especially in descriptions of sports rivalries, political commentary, and social interactions where mockery is prevalent. The consistent theme across its usage is the act of belittling someone else, often to provoke a reaction or to express discontent.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #27,265, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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