HECKLE


Meaning of HECKLE in English

v.

Pronunciation: ' he-k ə l

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form: heck · led ; heck · ling \ -k( ə -)li ŋ \

Etymology: Middle English hekelen to dress flax, scratch, from heckele hackle; akin to Old High German h ā ko hook ― more at HOOK

Date: circa 1825

: to harass and try to disconcert with questions, challenges, or gibes : BADGER

synonyms see BAIT

– heck · ler \ -k( ə -)l ə r \ noun

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