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Jeering Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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jeering

jeer-ing

🇺🇸 /ˈdʒiɹɪŋ/ · 🇬🇧 /dʒˈiəɹɪŋ/

Definitions

Context #1 | Noun

in a crowd

Making rude and mocking remarks, typically in a loud and aggressive manner, towards someone or something.

Synonyms

mocking, ridiculing, taunting.

Examples of usage

  • He was subjected to jeering from the crowd as he walked off the field.
  • The jeering of the fans only fueled his determination to succeed.
Context #2 | Verb

at a comedy show

To make rude and mocking remarks towards someone or something, especially in a playful or teasing way.

Synonyms

mock, ridicule, taunt.

Examples of usage

  • The comedian jeered at the heckler in the audience.
  • The audience jeered good-naturedly as the performer made a self-deprecating joke.

Translations

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Quick facts about “jeering”

Jeering is a 2-syllable noun and verb (jeer-ing). It is pronounced /ˈdʒiɹɪŋ/ in American English and /dʒˈiəɹɪŋ/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 2 meanings, 6 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #28,508 among the most common English words.

Origin of 'jeering'

The word 'jeering' originated from the Middle English word 'geren' meaning 'to make a loud noise'. Over time, it evolved to include the connotation of making mocking or rude remarks. The act of jeering has been a common form of expression in crowds or at events where people seek to show disapproval or ridicule in a vocal manner.

See also: jeer.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,508, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.