HyperDic: jeering

English > 2 senses of the word jeering:
ADJECTIVEalljeering, derisive, gibelike, mocking, tauntingabusing vocally
NOUNcommunicationjeering, jeer, mockery, scoff, scoffingshowing your contempt / contempt by derision
jeering > pronunciation
Soundsjhiy'rihng
Rhymesabducting ... zoning: 2044 rhymes with ihng...
English > jeering: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaningabusing vocally; expressing contempt / contempt or ridicule.
Example "a jeering crowd"
Synonymsderisive, gibelike, mocking, taunting
BroaderdisrespectfulExhibiting lack of respect
Spanishburlón, irónico, irrisorio, mofador
Catalanburlaner, irònic, irrisori
Adverbsjeeringlyin a disrespectful jeering manner
English > jeering: 2 senses > noun 1, communication
Meaningshowing your contempt / contempt by derision.
Synonymsjeer, mockery, scoff, scoffing
Broaderderisioncontemptuous laughter
Spanishbefa, burla, burlería, mofa, rechifla
Catalanburla, escarniment, escarni, escarn
Verbsjeerlaugh at with contempt and derision

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