jeerer

Variant of jeer

jeer definition

jeer (jir)

intransitive verb, transitive verb

to make fun of (a person or thing) in a rude, sarcastic manner; mock; taunt; scoff (at)

Etymology: ? altered < cheer

noun

a jeering cry or remark; sarcastic or derisive comment

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