jeer

Example Sentences

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The phrase carries a derisive jeer, a suggestion that anyone born into fame and wealth gets to glide through life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 2025

Fans waited for the manager to head down the tunnel to jeer him, while some supporters had already questioned Marinakis, turning to his position in the Peter Taylor Stand to gesture their displeasure.

From BBC • Oct. 18, 2025

Many say they plan to jeer him or otherwise protest his presence.

From New York Times • May 25, 2024

D’Angelo Russell walked to the bench in the first quarter, goading the New Orleans crowd to jeer.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2024

The giants looked at Thor and they began to jeer, but he glared at them, and they were silent.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman