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Definitions for Jeer

[1] to speak or shout derisively; scoff or gibe rudely: Don't jeer unless you can do better.
[2] to shout derisively at; taunt.
[3] to treat with scoffs or derision; mock.
[4] to drive away by derisive shouts (followed by out of, off, etc.): They jeered the speaker off the stage.
[5] a jeering utterance; derisive or rude gibe.
[6] any of various combinations of tackles for raising or lowering heavy yards.
[7] (often foll by at) to laugh or scoff (at a person or thing); mock
[8] a remark or cry of derision; gibe; taunt

Words related to Jeer

quip, taunt, ridicule, scoff, hoot, sneer, snipe, gibe, banter, dig, flout, hector, deride, jest, comeback, contemn, jab, mock, fleer

Words nearby Jeer

jeep, jeep carrier, jeepers, jeepney, jeeps, jeer, jeeves, jeevesian, jeez, jefe, jeff

Origin of Jeer

2First recorded in 1485–95; jee + -er1

Other words from Jeer

jeer·er , noun
jeer·ing·ly , adverb
un·jeered , adjective
un·jeer·ing , adjective

Word origin for Jeer

C16: of unknown origin

Synonyms for Jeer

hoot, quip, ridicule, scoff, sneer, snipe, taunt, banter, comeback, contemn, deride, dig, fleer, flout, gibe, hector, jab, jest, mock, laugh at, make a crack, poke fun, put down, put on