Jeer — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈjir/

Meaning & Definition of Jeer

Jeer (verb)

  1. to speak or cry out with derision or mockery
  2. to deride with mocking and insulting remarks or sounds, taunt

Jeer (noun)

  1. a mocking and insulting remark or sound, taunt

Jeer (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a vocal sound made to express scorn or disapproval

    "ignored the jeers of the other team's fans and just focused on making her free throw shot"

    similar: bird (chiefly British), boo, Bronx cheer, catcall, hiss, hoot, raspberry, razz, snort
    related: smirk, sneer, snicker, snigger, gibe, put-down, taunt, whistle
    opposite: cheer
    near: applause, clapping

Jeer (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to make (someone or something) the object of unkind laughter

    "the unforgiving crowd jeered the magician when the final trick went awry"

    similar: deride, gibe, laugh (at), mock, ridicule, scout, shoot down, skewer, cock a snook (at), make fun of, make sport of, poke fun at, rag on
    related: scoff (at), scorn, sneer (at), bad-mouth, belittle, decry, disparage, pooh-pooh, put down, chaff, jive, josh, kid, quiz, rally, razz, rib, ride, tease, tweak, twit, bait, barrack (chiefly British), bug, catcall, harass, harry, hassle, heckle, needle, pester, rag, target, taunt, torment, ape, burlesque, caricature, imitate, lampoon, mimic, parody, parrot, pillory, satirize, take off (on), travesty
    near: applaud, approve, commend, endorse, sanction

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Jeer

The most common words with a similar meaning to Jeer:

Chiefly British: bird
boo, Bronx cheer, catcall, hiss, hoot, raspberry, razz, snort, deride, gibe, laugh (at), mock, ridicule, scout, shoot down, skewer, cock a snook (at), make fun of, make sport of, poke fun at, rag on

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Jeer

Words with the opposite meaning of Jeer:

cheer

Related Words for Jeer

smirk, sneer, snicker, snigger, put-down, taunt, whistle, scoff (at), scorn, sneer (at), bad-mouth, belittle, decry, disparage, pooh-pooh, put down, chaff, jive, josh, kid, quiz, rally, rib, ride, tease, tweak, twit, bait, barrack, bug

Near Antonyms of Jeer

applause, clapping, applaud, approve, commend, endorse, sanction

Word Forms of Jeer

Inflections: jeered, jeering, jeers

Derived words: jeerer (noun), jeeringly (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Jeer

origin unknown

First known use: 1561i

Frequently Asked Questions about Jeer

What does "Jeer" mean?

"Jeer" means to speak or cry out with derision or mockery. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to speak or cry out with derision or mockery. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Jeer"?

Other words for "Jeer" include bird, boo, Bronx cheer, catcall, hiss, hoot, raspberry and razz. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Jeer" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Jeer"?

There are 73 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Jeer". Common alternatives include bird, boo, Bronx cheer, catcall, hiss, hoot, raspberry, razz, snort and deride.

What is the opposite of "Jeer"?

Antonyms of "Jeer" include cheer. Near antonyms include applause, clapping, applaud and approve.

How do you use "Jeer" in a sentence?

Examples of "Jeer" in a sentence: "ignored the jeers of the other team's fans and just focused on making her free throw shot"; "the unforgiving crowd jeered the magician when the final trick went awry".

Is "Jeer" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Jeer" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Jeer"?

"Jeer" is pronounced /ˈjir/.

What is the origin of the word "Jeer"?

"Jeer" comes from origin unknown. First known use: 1561i.