Meaning & use
Jeers
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Mocking shouts or remarks made to show scorn or disapproval, especially toward a performer or competitor.
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The referee's bad call was met with jeers from the home crowd.
Despite the jeers, the comedian kept going with his act.
A note on using this word
"Jeers" often appears in sports and political contexts, where crowds openly voice disapproval toward players, officials, or speakers.
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To shout mocking or scornful remarks at someone.
Fans jeered the umpire after the controversial decision.
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