heckle

Example Sentences

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“Tiger With Cubs” depicts a tigress nursing her young under pine trees as magpies heckle them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025

Arizona and Arizona State fans once used the term to heckle him, but the taunts had the opposite of their intended effect.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2025

After the press conference ended, they continued to follow and heckle De Niro.

From Salon • May 29, 2024

"Couldn't be more fun to have him heckle me on the golf course. The nicest guy you could know. Genius of a comedian. And a true sweetheart Perfect combo," Sandler wrote.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2024

Stanton could think on her feet, and she refused to be intimidated by those who dared to heckle her as she spoke.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling