English▸ verb [no object] make rude and mocking remarks, typically in a loud voice:
some of the younger men jeered at him.
▪ [with object] shout rude and mocking remarks at (someone):
the performers were jeered and heckled.
▸ noun a rude and mocking remark:
the taunts and jeers of my classmates.
– ORIGIN mid 16th century : of unknown origin.