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Vocabulary Entry
heckle
|verb • noun
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V
verb
To interrupt a speaker with derisive comments or abuse.
Example Sentences
"The audience began to heckle the comedian when his jokes fell flat."
"He was heckled throughout his speech, which made it difficult to concentrate."
"After a few minutes of being heckled, the speaker decided to leave the stage."
N
noun
A remark or interruption made to mock or deride someone, often during a performance or speech.
Example Sentences
"His heckle during the debate was both unexpected and rude."
"The heckles from the crowd drowned out the singer's voice."
"She responded to the heckle with grace, turning the moment into a joke."