Heckle Definition & Meaning

heckle
noun
  1. a comb for separating flax fibers
verb
  1. comb with a heckle; "heckle hemp or flax"
  2. challenge aggressively

"Heckle" in song lyrics

See how heckle is used in real songs:

  • "Tell your attorney to pay the bystanders to heckle"
    Time — Flying Cowboys

Usage tips for "heckle"

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