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jeered

|jeered|

🇺🇸

/dʒɪrd/

🇬🇧

/dʒɪəd/

(jeer)

mocking remark

Base Form	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle
jeer	jeers	jeers	jeered	jeered	jeering

Etymology

Etymology Information

'jeer' originates from Dutch, specifically the word 'gieren,' where 'gieren' meant 'to cry or shout.'

Historical Evolution

'gieren' transformed into the English word 'jeer' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to cry or shout,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to mock or ridicule.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a rude and mocking remark.

His speech was met with jeers from the audience.

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Verb 1

to make rude and mocking remarks, typically in a loud voice.

The crowd jeered at the speaker.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40