noun
jeering
Jeering (noun) means a mocking or scornful remark, usually shouted. Example: “The comedian ignored the jeering from the back row.”
noun
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A mocking or scornful remark, usually shouted.
"The comedian ignored the jeering from the back row."
"Jeering broke out as the referee made his call."
How to use jeering
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMocking, taunting noise from a crowd or individual.
Common pairings
jeering crowd
met with jeering
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Word forms
- Plural
- jeerings
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Rhymes for jeering
peering
tapering
lowering
covering
offering
entering
altering
cheering
steering
uttering
ordering
towering
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Frequently asked questions
What does “jeering” mean?
The word “jeering” means a mocking or scornful remark, usually shouted. In plain terms, mocking, taunting noise from a crowd or individual.
How do you use “jeering” in a sentence?
Here is “jeering” used in a sentence: “The comedian ignored the jeering from the back row.”
What part of speech is “jeering”?
“Jeering” is a noun.
What is the meaning of jeering?
"jeering" (noun) means a mocking or scornful remark, usually shouted.
