jeer

• Nom désignant une remarque ou un geste moqueur exprimant le mépris, le dédain ou la raillerie envers quelqu'un; action de se moquer de manière insultante.

A noun referring to a mocking remark or gesture made to express scorn, contempt, or derision toward someone.

1. Mocking remarkB2informal

   A rude or taunting comment made to show contempt or disapproval.

   raillerie, moquerie

   • The crowd's jeers could be heard from across the stadium.
   • He ignored the jeers from the audience and continued his speech.
   • The politician faced a chorus of jeers at the rally.

   Synonymesboocatcallgibehootinsultjibescoffsneertaunt

   Antonymesacclaimcomplimentpraise

• Verbe désignant l'action de se moquer ouvertement et grossièrement de quelqu'un ou de quelque chose, souvent par des remarques insultantes ou des cris, généralement à voix haute.

A verb used to indicate the act of making rude and mocking remarks, usually in a loud voice.

1. Mock or tauntB2formal

   To laugh at someone or something in a rude and scornful way, often in a group.

   Huer, railler

   • The crowd jeered at the politician during his speech.
   • The opposing team's fans jeered loudly after the missed goal.
   • She was jeered by her classmates for her unusual outfit.

   Synonymescatcallderidegibehootmockridiculescoffsneertaunt

   Antonymesacclaimapplaudcheercomplimentpraise