JEER

jeer

Noun

  1. A railing remark or reflection; a scoff; a taunt; a biting jest; a flout; a jibe; mockery.

Noun (etymology 2)

  1. A gear; a tackle.
  2. An assemblage or combination of tackles, for hoisting or lowering the yards of a ship.

Verb

  1. To utter sarcastic or mocking comments; to speak with mockery or derision; to use taunting language.
  2. To mock; treat with mockery; to taunt; to flout.


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