First Known Use: 1561
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1jeer
verb \ˈjir\
: to shout insulting words at someone : to laugh at or criticize someone in a loud and angry way
Full Definition of JEER
intransitive verb
: to speak or cry out with derision or mockery
transitive verb
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Origin of JEER
origin unknown
Related to JEER
- Synonyms
- deride, gibe (or jibe), ridicule, laugh (at), mock, scout, shoot down, skewer
Synonym Discussion of JEER
scoff, jeer, gibe, fleer, sneer, flout mean to show one's contempt in derision or mockery. scoff stresses insolence, disrespect, or incredulity as motivating the derision <scoffed at their concerns>. jeer suggests a coarser more undiscriminating derision <the crowd jeered at the prisoners>. gibe implies taunting either good-naturedly or in sarcastic derision <hooted and gibed at the umpire>. fleer suggests grinning or grimacing derisively <the saucy jackanapes fleered at my credulity>. sneer stresses insulting by contemptuous facial expression, phrasing, or tone of voice <sneered at anything romantic>. flout stresses contempt shown by refusal to heed <flouted the conventions of polite society>.
Rhymes with JEER
2jeer
noun
Definition of JEER
First Known Use of JEER
1625
JEERINGLY Defined for Kids
1jeer
verb \ˈjir\
jeeredjeer·ing
Definition of JEER for Kids
1
: to speak or cry out in scorn <The crowd jeered when the movie suddenly stopped running.>
2
: to scorn or mock with taunts <They jeered the penalized player.>
2jeer
noun
Definition of JEER for Kids
: a scornful remark or sound : taunt
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