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Definition of "jeers" []

  • Plural form of jeer. (noun)
  • Third-person singular simple present indicative form of jeer. (verb)

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Use "jeers" in a sentence
  • "There was a somewhat hesitant riposte to the prime minister's statement from Ed Miliband, who said: "I also welcome, I also welcome, I also welcome" three times, as if he simply couldn't figure out what to say next? and his claim that the Tories were creating "a large, unfunded spending commitment" was met with what I can only call quizzical jeers from the Tories."
  • "Bloggers who have gnawed on this episode will doubtless draw many jeers from the usual bevy of leftoids."
  • "There was only one problem - the ball caught the back of the rim and bounced out, drawing jeers from the crowd. ..."