jeer

🇬🇧 UK/dʒiә/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

v.

To mock or taunt someone with contemptuous remarks

嘲笑,讥讽,起哄

n.

A mocking or contemptuous remark or shout

嘲笑声,讥讽话

🧩 Root Breakdown

Loanword
jeerother
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Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The crowd began to jeer at the performer who forgot his lines.

  • 2.

    Opposing fans jeered loudly when their team scored against the hometown team.

  • 3.

    Her harsh jeers hurt his feelings more than she realized.

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