heckling
Shouting down speakers
Heckling is the act of interrupting a speaker or performer with hostile or mocking comments.
A comedian deals with hecklers; a politician faces heckling at a rally.
The intent is to unsettle, challenge, or derail: Security removed him after repeated heckling.
To heckle is to engage in this behavior.
Vocal public mockery
- tauntingInsulting to provoke
- mockeryScornful ridicule or travesty
- ridiculeContemptuous mocking treatment
- catcallsHarassing shouts or whistles
booing · insults · scoffing · derision · jeer · sneer · jibe · gibe
Large public gathering
- fansArdent admirers or coolers
- booingVocal expression of disapproval
- tauntingInsulting to provoke
- stadiumLarge venue for spectators
stands · bleachers · dugout · bench · referee · umpire · free throw · penalty
Professional humor performer
- stand-upSolo comedic performance
- audienceGathered viewers collectively
- interruptionBreak in continuity
- comebackRecovery after decline
stage · microphone · timing · roast · improv · monologue · showdown · retort
Break in continuity
- disturbanceDisruption of order
- outburstSudden emotional release
- commotionNoisy, confused disturbance
- chaosComplete disorder and confusion
uproar · ruckus · interference · noise · distraction · ejection · security · silencing
Public expression of disapproval
- rallyGathering for a cause
- speechOral communication ability
- politicianElected government official
- podiumRaised platform for speakers
campaign · demonstration · town hall · debate · confrontation · activist · dissent · opposition
jeering
Vocal public mockery
- tauntingInsulting to provoke
- mockeryScornful ridicule or travesty
- ridiculeContemptuous mocking treatment
catcalls · booing · insults · scoffing · derision · jeer · sneer · jibe · gibe · sarcasm
crowd
Large public gathering
stadium · stands · bleachers · dugout · bench · referee · umpire · free throw · penalty · visiting team
comedian
Professional humor performer
- stand-upSolo comedic performance
- audienceGathered viewers collectively
- interruptionBreak in continuity
comeback · stage · microphone · timing · roast · improv · monologue · showdown · retort · crowd
interruption
Break in continuity
- disturbanceDisruption of order
- outburstSudden emotional release
- commotionNoisy, confused disturbance
chaos · uproar · ruckus · interference · noise · distraction · ejection · security · silencing · drowning out
protest
Public expression of disapproval
- rallyGathering for a cause
- speechOral communication ability
- politicianElected government official
podium · campaign · demonstration · town hall · debate · confrontation · activist · dissent · opposition · challenger
- audience behaviorcheering, clapping, booing, standing ovation, applause
- audience reactionsapplause, clapping, booing, cheering, laughter
- bar activitiesdarts, drinking, pool, karaoke, beer pong
- crowd behaviorcheering, chanting, booing, clapping, applause
- crowd soundsapplause, boo, booing, boos, cheer
- fan culturethe wave, crowd chant, face paint, foam finger, tailgating
hecklingapplause
Collective hand-clapping approval
cheering · ovation · standing ovation · acclamation · acclaim
hecklingpraise
Expression of approval
encouragement · approval · admiration · celebration · endorsement