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  • present participle of jeer.

jeering

ADJECTIVE
mocking
Synonyms


Example Sentences

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“This is a family town,” the arresting officer tells jeering onlookers as he and the two others handcuff Gamble.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

Current protesters should emulate that dignity and power, not fall into formless jeering and harassment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

Undeterred, she began dancing before enduring more whistles and jeering during her on-court interview.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

Around 3,500 vocal fans filled the intimate arena, jeering TKV on his ring walk.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2025

He remembered the warriors circling them in the jungle, jeering and whooping.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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