Synonyms of jeer

57 similar words

Another word for jeer is taunt. Other synonyms of jeer are jibe.

Synonyms and similar words for jeer

laugh atTo scorn or tease; to evince contempt or pity for someone, usually contrasted with laugh with.
sneer
hoot
girdTo jeer at.
scornTo feel or display contempt or disdain for something or somebody; to despise.

deride
gibe
mock
ridiculeTo criticize or disapprove of someone or something through scornful jocularity; to make fun of.
chaff
disparageTo ridicule, mock, discredit.
japeTo mock; deride.
josh
kid
lampoonTo satirize or poke fun at.
mimic
needle
razz
rib
roast figuratively
satirizeTo make a satire of; to mock.
slag slangTo make fun of; to take the piss (tease, ridicule or mock).
tease
twitTo blame or reproach (someone), especially in a good-natured or teasing manner; also, to ridicule or tease (someone).
bust on US
extract the urine euphemistic, humorousTo mock, make fun of something.
clown aroundTo have fun in an irresponsible manner.
make a fool ofTo cause (someone) to seem foolish.
make fun ofTo tease, ridicule or make jokes about, generally in a pejorative manner.
make sport of
poke fun at
take the piss slang, vulgar
badgerTo pester; to annoy persistently; to press.
barrackTo jeer and heckle; to attempt to disconcert by verbal means.
brockTo taunt.
bullyragTo harass, badger, taunt, or abuse verbally.
chiack BritishTo taunt or tease.
fliteTo scold, jeer.
geckTo jeer or mock; to show contempt for.
heckle
hound
nip
outlaugh
poke borack AustraliaTo ridicule.
befool archaicTo make a fool out of (someone); to fool, trick, or deceive (someone).
forgab obsoleteTo mock; deride; defame; publish the misdeeds of.
frump obsolete
gleek obsolete
niggle obsolete
bam archaicTo jeer or make fun of.
fleer archaicTo make a wry face in contempt, or to grin in scorn.
fligger obsolete

noun A mocking remark or reflection.
verb To utter sarcastic or mocking comments; to speak with mockery or derision; to use taunting language.
verb To mock; treat with mockery; to taunt.

What is another word for jeer?: Jeer has 57 synonyms on Word.ws, such as taunt and jibe.
What does jeer mean?: Jeer means a mocking remark or reflection.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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