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Definition of Jeer
Jeer
A gear; a tackle.
An assemblage or combination of tackles, for hoisting or lowering the lower yards of a ship.
To utter sarcastic or scoffing reflections; to speak with mockery or derision; to use taunting language; to scoff; as, to jeer at a speaker.
To treat with scoffs or derision; to address with jeers; to taunt; to flout; to mock at.
A railing remark or reflection; a scoff; a taunt; a biting jest; a flout; a jibe; mockery.

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Jeer Translations

jeer in German is spotten, Spott

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