noun
heckling
Heckling (noun) means the act of shouting mocking comments or aggressive questions at a speaker or performer. Example: “The band stopped mid-song because of the heckling from the back.”
noun
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The act of shouting mocking comments or aggressive questions at a speaker or performer.
"The band stopped mid-song because of the heckling from the back."
"She's used to heckling after years of stand-up."
How to use heckling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishInterrupting someone on stage with rude or mocking remarks.
Common pairings
constant heckling
deal with heckling
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Word forms
- Plural
- hecklings
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The band stopped mid-song because of the _____ from the back.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “heckling” mean?
The word “heckling” means the act of shouting mocking comments or aggressive questions at a speaker or performer. In plain terms, interrupting someone on stage with rude or mocking remarks.
How do you use “heckling” in a sentence?
Here is “heckling” used in a sentence: “The band stopped mid-song because of the heckling from the back.”
What part of speech is “heckling”?
“Heckling” is a noun.
What is the meaning of heckling?
"heckling" (noun) means the act of shouting mocking comments or aggressive questions at a speaker or performer.
