jeers

Meanings

• Noun

  A loud and rude expression of disapproval or contempt, typically in the form of mocking shouts or taunts.

  - "The crowd jeered at the losing team."
  - "He was jeered off the stage when he made a controversial statement."

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Synonyms

flout , jibe , mockery , scoff , taunt , deride , flout , gibe , mock , ridicule , scoff , sneer

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with jeers
cheers , fears , tears , rears

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Variants

List of all variants of jeers that leads to same result
jeer , jeered , jeerer , jeerers , jeering , jeeringly , jeers

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Etymology

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Originally, jeers were the sounds made by hounds when they were on the trail of a fox. The word came to be used metaphorically to describe mocking or taunting sounds or expressions.

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Trivia

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1. Jeers were originally used as a hunting term.

2. In some cultures, jeering is considered a sign of respect or admiration.

3. The word 'jeer' comes from the Old English word 'gier' which means 'to howl like a hound'.

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Related Concepts

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1. taunts: Jeers are a form of taunts, which are words or actions intended to provoke anger, embarrassment, or discomfort in someone.

2. mockery: Jeers are a form of mockery, which is the imitation of someone's actions, appearance, or speech with the intention of ridiculing them.

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Culture

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In literature, jeers are often used to represent the hostile and derisive attitude of a crowd towards an individual. In art, jeers can be depicted as a visual representation of contempt or ridicule. In music, jeers can be heard in the form of boos or hisses from an audience.

How to Memorize "jeers"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a crowd making rude and mocking sounds towards an individual.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'jeers' with the sound of a crowd booing or hissing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Jeers are what you hear when you're the joke of the day'.

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