I. ˈji(ə)r, -iə verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: origin unknown
intransitive verb
: to speak or cry out with derision or mockery : show contempt or scorn in often loud or coarse ridicule or sarcasm
the fellows would jeer at him for knowing a girl — Hugh MacLennan
jeered when he struck out
transitive verb
: deride , mock , ridicule
jeered the umpire's decision
jeered his opponent when he tried to speak
Synonyms: see scoff
II. noun
( -s )
1. : a jeering remark or sound : taunt
the tough kid's jeer : “If they're good they're probably phony” — Time
2. : the quality or state of jeering
knew he was angry, though his voice showed nothing but a gentle jeer — Richard Llewellyn