barracker

Loud crowd member

A barracker is someone who barracks—that is, someone who cheers loudly for a team or cause, or who heckles and jeers at opponents.

The word is primarily Australian and British.

In Australian Rules football especially, barrackers are passionate supporters: The barrackers went wild when their team scored.

fandom

supporter

One who backs another

devotee · follower · rooter · diehard · loyalist · aficionado · buff · stalwart · ultra · hooligan

advocacy

backer

Financial supporter

proponent · booster · promoter · endorser · ally · sponsor · patron · benefactor · upholder · campaigner

cheering

shouting

Vocally projecting loudly

  • yellingVocalization at maximum volume
  • chantingRhythmic repetitive vocalization
  • roaringMaking prolonged loud noise

hollering · whooping · screaming · applause · ovation · encouragement · acclaim · celebration · vociferation · uproar

Opposites
vocal engagement

barrackerwallflower

Shy person avoiding socializing

introvert

partisanship and support

barrackerheckler

One who taunts performers

critic · detractor · jeerer · booer · mocker

emotional investment

barrackerfence-sitter

One avoiding commitment

Phrases
Family

barracks, barrack, barracking, barracked

Familiarity
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Profile
Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G