Synonyms

Bronx cheer

American

noun

a loud, abrasive, spluttering noise made with the lips and tongue to express contempt.

Bronx cheer British

noun

a loud noise, imitating a fart, made with the lips and tongue and expressing derision or contempt; raspberry

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Etymology

Origin of Bronx cheer

An Americanism dating back to 1925–30; named after the Bronx, a borough of New York City

Example Sentences

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Then she leans over my digital recorder and gives a quick, wet Bronx cheer.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 13, 2025

The ever-obsequious Chris Cillizza, her drooling admirer, took the Berliners to task for the Bronx cheer:

From Slate • Jan. 31, 2024

When Cole struck out Kyle Lewis, he received the expected Bronx cheer.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 3, 2022

But even worse than the boos, once Bohm finally made an accurate throw to first base after fielding a ground ball, Philadelphia fans greeted him with a Bronx cheer.

From Washington Times • Apr. 12, 2022

The three beer girls raised a raucous Bronx cheer.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole

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