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jeering

  • present participle of jeer.
  • a word derived from jeer.

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“This is a family town,” the arresting officer tells jeering onlookers as he and the two others handcuff Gamble.

From Slate May 4, 2026

“I know many of the members across the House will find these facts to be incredible,” Starmer said to jeering lawmakers on Monday.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 20, 2026

Whether we consume their content as genuine fans or jeering critics, we’re still offering up our engagement.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 7, 2026

Undeterred, she began dancing before enduring more whistles and jeering during her on-court interview.

From Barron's Jan. 23, 2026

There was no jeering then by the rebels, no laughter, but only eyes that surveyed us and warned.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson