Jeered Meaning in English
word · lemma: jeer
ˈdʒɪɹd
JEERD
dʒˈiəd
JEE-uhd
Definition
To shout or laugh at someone in a rude, mocking, or insulting way, especially to show disapproval.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used for groups making fun of someone publicly; usually negative and unfriendly. Common with crowds or audiences ('the fans jeered the player'). Often followed by 'at'. Not to be confused with 'cheered' (which is positive).
Spanish: se burlaron - abuchearonPortuguese (BR): vaiaram - zombaramPortuguese (PT): vaiaram - troçaramChinese (Simplified): 嘲笑 - 嘲弄Chinese (Traditional): 嘲笑 - 嘲弄Hindi: अवज्ञा से चिल्लाए - ताना माराArabic: سخروا - هتفوا بالسخريةBengali: বিদ্রূপ করা - উপহাস করাRussian: освистывать - насмехатьсяJapanese: やじる - あざけるVietnamese: chế giễu - la óKorean: 야유하다 - 조롱하다Turkish: yuhalamak - alay etmekUrdu: یقینی کرنا - مذاق اُڑاناIndonesian: mengejek - mencemooh
Example Sentences
The crowd jeered when the singer forgot the lyrics.
basic
The students jeered at the new teacher.
basic
They jeered every time he missed a shot.
basic
The politician was jeered off the stage by angry protestors.
natural
Instead of supporting him, his so-called friends jeered at his mistake.
natural
She kept going even though the audience jeered throughout her performance.
natural