Bronx cheer
Lips vibrating scornfully
A Bronx cheer is a derisive noise made by pressing the tongue between the lips and blowing—expressing scorn or disapproval.
Named for the vocal fans of the Bronx, a New York City borough home to Yankee Stadium: He gave the referee a Bronx cheer.
Also called a raspberry. (Also spelled bronx cheer.)
Vocal expression of scorn
- booShout to startle or jeer
- heckleHarass a performer verbally
- tauntInsulting provocation
- catcallHarassing shout or whistle
hiss · hoot · razz · mockery · ridicule · scorn · contempt · sneer
Aggregate bramble fruit
Large venue for spectators
- crowdLarge public gathering
- fansArdent admirers or coolers
- bleachersOpen-air spectator benches
- umpireSports match official
referee · booing · jeering · hecklers · spectators · stands · arena
Denial of acceptance
- displeasureMild anger or disapproval
- disfavorLack of approval
- rebukeExpress sharp disapproval
- rebuffAbrupt, curt rejection
censure · condemnation · thumbs-down · criticism · reproach · objection
jeer
Vocal expression of scorn
catcall · hiss · hoot · razz · mockery · ridicule · scorn · contempt · sneer · scoff
raspberry
Aggregate bramble fruit
pfft · splutter · blast · buzz · vibration · lip · tongue · wet
stadium
Large venue for spectators
umpire · referee · booing · jeering · hecklers · spectators · stands · arena
rejection
Denial of acceptance
- displeasureMild anger or disapproval
- disfavorLack of approval
- rebukeExpress sharp disapproval
rebuff · censure · condemnation · thumbs-down · criticism · reproach · objection
Bronx cheerapplause
Collective hand-clapping approval
standing ovation · cheering · cheers · ovation · thunderous applause