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jeer

[jeer] / dʒɪər /


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As Wednesday's match against Brighton finished 1-1, there were a few jeers at full-time.

From BBC

So what if the device that turns his jeering bullies into pals seems a little pat?

From The Wall Street Journal

"I hope she has a refundable ticket," jeered a second diplomat.

From Barron's

The phrase carries a derisive jeer, a suggestion that anyone born into fame and wealth gets to glide through life.

From The Wall Street Journal

“They want us to go to batteries!” he jeered.

From Salon