jeer — to laugh at or shout rude remarks at someone in order to upset or embarrass them
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to laugh at or shout rude remarks at someone in order to upset or embarrass them
Pronunciation (IPA): /dʒɪr/
Korean meaning: 조롱하다, 야유하다
Korean pronunciation: **지**어
Example Sentences
- The students jeered when the teacher announced a surprise exam.
- Don't jeer at my cooking - at least I didn't burn down the kitchen this time!
- The politician ignored the jeers from the hostile crowd.
jeer
VERB//dʒɪr//
to laugh at or shout rude remarks at someone in order to upset or embarrass them
Students jeer at their classmate during playground recess
Crowd jeers instead of cheers - mean mockery at the stadium!
Those who jeer at the deer are surrounded by those who cheer!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The origin of 'jeer' is uncertain, but it likely derives from Middle Dutch or Middle Low German sources, possibly related to words meaning 'to turn' or 'to mock.' It entered English in the 16th century with the meaning of mocking or ridiculing someone.
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📝Examples
“The students jeered when the teacher announced a surprise exam.”
“Don't jeer at my cooking - at least I didn't burn down the kitchen this time!”
“The politician ignored the jeers from the hostile crowd.”
“My cat seems to jeer at my attempts to give it a bath.”
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