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Meaning of jeering
The primary meaning of "jeering" is to mock or tease someone with contempt or scorn.
Etymology of jeering
The word "jeering" comes from the verb "jeer", which originated in the mid-17th century
It is possibly related to the Middle English word "geren", which means "to cry out" or "to shout"
Historically, the word "jeer" was used to describe a loud, mocking cry, often used to express contempt or scorn
Synonyms
mocking
teasing
taunting
ridiculing
sneering
scornful
contemptuous
derisive
sarcastic
ironic
humorous
jesting
jocular
playful
bantering
chaffing
twitting
gibing
jeeringly
mocking
disparaging
belittling
demeaning
degrading
humiliating
insulting
abusive
vitriolic
caustic
trenchant
sharp
biting
acerbic
pungent
satirical
ironic
sardonic
mordant
facetious
witty
clever
tongue-in-cheek
Definitions
- To speak or shout insults or ridicule, typically in a loud and mocking way
- * To express contempt or scorn through facial expressions or gestures
Usage Examples
- The crowd began jeering at the referee's decision, shouting insults and waving their fists
- * The comedian's jokes were met with jeering from the audience, who found them off-putting and rude