heckling
Example Sentences
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Within minutes of the young man in Kasenyi sending out his note, a crowd had gathered around the four volunteers, heckling them and shouting insults.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
The heckling spurred Burnham on to raise the issue in cabinet, contributing to the launch of a second inquiry into the disaster.
From BBC ● May 14, 2026
I was not heckling or mocking, but what followed was immediate — and instructive.
From Salon ● Dec. 21, 2025
One federal agent saw the patrollers, turned up his music, and began heckling the group as he rode in.
From Slate ● Oct. 27, 2025
“We got a lot to talk about and not much time, as usual, so gather round and keep the heckling to a minimum.”
From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older
