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
Loanwordjeerother
=jeer
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.