heckle
Example Sentences
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“Tiger With Cubs” depicts a tigress nursing her young under pine trees as magpies heckle them.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025
Arizona and Arizona State fans once used the term to heckle him, but the taunts had the opposite of their intended effect.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2025
After the press conference ended, they continued to follow and heckle De Niro.
From Salon • May 29, 2024
"Couldn't be more fun to have him heckle me on the golf course. The nicest guy you could know. Genius of a comedian. And a true sweetheart Perfect combo," Sandler wrote.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2024
I want to get there early to claim a seat in the front, where I can heckle Simon and Nick.
From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli
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