heckling
heckling — verb
- hecklingpresent simple I / you / we / they
- hecklings3rd person singular
- hecklinging-ing form
- hecklingedpast simple
1. to interrupt a speaker or performer during a public event by shouting out critic
to interrupt a speaker or performer during a public event by shouting out critical comments, rude questions, or insults, usually in an attempt to disturb or pressure them.
Faisal was heckled during his campaign speech by a group of angry protesters.
passive: be heckled by [group]
The comedian paused and waited for the heckling audience to quiet down.
collocation: heckling audience
Mira does not mind being heckled — she always has a quick reply ready.
Some audience members started heckling the panelist before he could finish his response.
文法句型
heckle + person
be heckled + by + group
start / begin + heckling
用法筆記
Frequently used in the passive voice when the heckled person is the subject. The intransitive form describes the audience's behaviour rather than targeting a specific individual.
常見錯誤
heckling — noun
1. the act of shouting rude remarks, critical questions, or insults at someone who
the act of shouting rude remarks, critical questions, or insults at someone who is speaking in a public meeting, debate, or performance, with the aim of interrupting or unsettling them.
Tamás ignored the heckling from the crowd and continued with his lecture.
collocation: ignore heckling
There was constant heckling during the mayoral debate, forcing the moderator to call for order.
uncountable: there was... heckling
Baraka faced heckling from local residents when he tried to explain the new housing plan.
Heckling is common at open town hall meetings where emotions run high.
- jeering
more focused on mocking and scornful shouts rather than questions or comments
- booing
making the sound 'boo' to show disapproval; a narrower type of heckling
- catcalling
usually sexually suggestive whistles or remarks, or loud whistling to show disapproval at a performance
- applause
clapping or cheering to show approval
- acclamation
loud and enthusiastic approval, often by shouting or clapping