Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hek-uh l]
- /ˈhɛk əl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [hek-uh l]
- /ˈhɛk əl/
Definitions of heckling word
- verb with object heckling to harass (a public speaker, performer, etc.) with impertinent questions, gibes, or the like; badger. 1
- verb with object heckling hackle1 (def 7). 1
- noun heckling hackle1 (def 5). 1
- noun heckling Present participle of heckle. 1
- noun heckling interrupting a performer 1
- noun heckling the practice of calling out comments to interrupt a person making a speech 0
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Origin of heckling
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English hekelen, variant of hechelen to comb flax; akin to hackle1, hatchel
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Parts of speech for Heckling
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heckling popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
heckling usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for heckling
noun heckling
- criticism — the analysis or evaluation of a work of art, literature, etc
- jeering — to speak or shout derisively; scoff or gibe rudely: Don't jeer unless you can do better.
- interruption — an act or instance of interrupting.
- protest — an expression or declaration of objection, disapproval, or dissent, often in opposition to something a person is powerless to prevent or avoid: a protest against increased taxation.
- repartee — a quick, witty reply.
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