jeer

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[ jeer ]
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verb (used without object)
  1. to speak or shout derisively; scoff or gibe rudely: Don't jeer unless you can do better.

verb (used with object)
  1. to shout derisively at; taunt.

  2. to treat with scoffs or derision; mock.

  1. to drive away by derisive shouts (followed by out of, off, etc.): They jeered the speaker off the stage.

noun
  1. a jeering utterance; derisive or rude gibe.

Origin of jeer

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1555–65; origin uncertain; compare Old English cēir clamor, akin to cēgan to call out

synonym study For jeer

1. See scoff1.

Other words for jeer

Other words from jeer

  • jeerer, noun
  • jeer·ing·ly, adverb
  • un·jeered, adjective
  • un·jeer·ing, adjective

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Other definitions for jeer (2 of 2)

jeer2
[ jeer ]

nounOften jeers. Nautical.
  1. any of various combinations of tackles for raising or lowering heavy yards.

Origin of jeer

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First recorded in 1485–95; origin uncertain

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British Dictionary definitions for jeer

jeer

/ (dʒɪə) /


verb
  1. (often foll by at) to laugh or scoff (at a person or thing); mock

noun
  1. a remark or cry of derision; gibe; taunt

Origin of jeer

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C16: of unknown origin

Derived forms of jeer

  • jeerer, noun
  • jeering, adjective, noun
  • jeeringly, adverb

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