Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [jeer]
- /dʒɪər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [jeer]
- /dʒɪər/
Definitions of jeeringly word
- verb without object jeeringly to speak or shout derisively; scoff or gibe rudely: Don't jeer unless you can do better. 1
- verb with object jeeringly to shout derisively at; taunt. 1
- verb with object jeeringly to treat with scoffs or derision; mock. 1
- verb with object jeeringly to drive away by derisive shouts (followed by out of, off, etc.): They jeered the speaker off the stage. 1
- noun jeeringly a jeering utterance; derisive or rude gibe. 1
- noun jeeringly In a jeering manner. 1
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Origin of jeeringly
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
1555-65; origin uncertain; compare Old English cēir clamor, akin to cēgan to call out
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Parts of speech for Jeeringly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
jeeringly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
jeeringly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for jeeringly
adverb jeeringly
- derisively — characterized by or expressing derision; contemptuous; mocking: derisive heckling.
- scoffingly — to speak derisively; mock; jeer (often followed by at): If you can't do any better, don't scoff. Their efforts toward a peaceful settlement are not to be scoffed at.
- mockingly — to attack or treat with ridicule, contempt, or derision.
- sneeringly — to smile, laugh, or contort the face in a manner that shows scorn or contempt: They sneered at his pretensions.
- tauntingly — to reproach in a sarcastic, insulting, or jeering manner; mock.
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