heckle
Say it: HEK-ul /ˈhɛk(ə)l/ · verb
What “heckle” means
To interrupt a speaker with shouted comments or jeers.
More precisely: To interrupt a performer or speaker with comments or jeers.
Example: “Good comedians turn the people who heckle them into the best part of the show.”
When to use it
Use it when an audience member interrupts a performer or speaker, usually with challenging, mocking or unwelcome remarks.
Similar words
jeer, barrack, interrupt
Quick check
During a comedian's routine, someone repeatedly shouts rude comments from the audience and interrupts the jokes. They…
heckle or applaud?
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