jeer
verb (used without object)
to speak or shout derisively; scoff or gibe rudely.
Example Sentences
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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
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
So what if the device that turns his jeering bullies into pals seems a little pat?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 31, 2025
Some more of them—these appeared younger and somehow dirtier—were jeering from behind a black iron fence that surrounded the yard.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
