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jeer

jeer [ jeer ]


transitive and intransitive verb  (past and past participle jeered, present participle jeer·ing, 3rd person present singular jeers)
Definition:
 
express derision vocally: to shout or laugh at somebody or something in a mocking or scornful way



noun  (plural jeers)
Definition:
 
derisive shout: a mocking or scornful shout or laugh

[Mid-16th century. Origin ?]

jeer·er noun
jeer·ing·ly adverb
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