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hecklers


Meanings
  • noun

    People who interrupt or criticize others, often during speeches or performances.

    - "The comedian was heckled throughout his performance."
    - "The politician's speech was disrupted by hecklers."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with hecklers
yellers , fellers , sellers
Variants
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heckler , hecklers
Forms
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heckler, hecklers, heckled, heckling


Etymology
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Originated from the Old English word 'heccen' meaning to disturb or harass.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'heckler' first appeared in print in the late 1800s.

  2. The longest recorded heckling session lasted for over 3 hours.

  3. Some comedians encourage heckling as a way to engage with the audience.


Related Concepts
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  1. Protester: A person who expresses opposition to something, often through public demonstrations or protests.

  2. Hackle: A set of fine, stiff bristles or feathers, especially those on the back of a bird.


Culture
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In literature, hecklers are often depicted as disruptive elements in plays and speeches. In modern times, heckling has become a form of political protest and expression of dissent.

How to Memorize "hecklers"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a crowd of people interrupting and criticizing a speaker.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the image of people shouting and making noise during a speech.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the word as 'H-E-C-K-L-E-R-S' stands for 'Harassers Everywhere Creating Knowledgeable Loud Expressions'.


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