Jeering (Adjective)
Meaning
Abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule; "derisive laughter"; "a jeering crowd"; "her mocking smile"; "taunting shouts of `coward' and `sissy'".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The jeering crowd watched as the player missed the shot.
- Her former friends turned on her with jeering comments and mocking glances.
- The comedian's jokes were met with jeering laughter from the rowdy audience.
- The protestors hurled jeering insults at the politicians as they walked by.
- The team's dismal performance was met with jeering chants from the opposing team's fans.