Jeer (Noun)
Meaning
Showing your contempt by derision.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The crowd's jeer echoed through the stadium as the opposing team's player made a crucial mistake.
- Her cruel jeer about his clothes made him feel self-conscious for the rest of the day.
- The politician's opponent hurled a jeer at him during the debate, accusing him of being out of touch with the people.
- The group of teenagers couldn't resist letting out a jeer when the awkward student tripped in the hallway.
- The audience's jeer was immediate when the comedian made a joke that fell flat.