Jeering Definition & Meaning
jeering
- adjective
- abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule; "derisive laughter"; "a jeering crowd"; "her mocking smile"; "taunting shouts of `coward' and `sissy'"
- noun
- showing your contempt by derision
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- What does jeering mean?
- abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule; "derisive laughter"; "a jeering crowd"; "her mocking smile"; "taunting shouts of `coward' and `sissy'" showing your contempt by derision
- What part of speech is jeering?
- Jeering is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does jeering have?
- Jeering has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).