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jeerer


Meanings
  • noun

    A person who jeers or mocks, especially during a contest or competition.

    - "The crowd acted as a jeerer, taunting the losing team."
    - "As the jeerer, he threw insults at the competitors, trying to distract them."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with jeerer
fearer , leerer , rearer
Homophones
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  1. jeer (en) : to mock or make fun of

  2. gear () : equipment or machinery


Variants
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jeer , jeered , jeerer , jeerers , jeering , jeeringly , jeers
Etymology
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Originally meant 'shouter' or 'yeller', from Old English 'gearwan', meaning 'to shout'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'jeerer' is derived from the Old English word 'gearwan', meaning 'to shout'.

  2. In some cultures, jeerers are considered an essential part of public events, adding excitement and entertainment for the audience.


Related Concepts
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  1. heckler: A person who disrupts a public speaker or performer with rude comments or interruptions.

  2. taunter: A person who provokes or mocks someone with teasing remarks.


Culture
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In literature, the jeerer is often portrayed as a villain or a heckler, creating an unpleasant atmosphere. In ancient Rome, the 'jeerer' was a professional insult-thrower who would entertain crowds during public events.

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