jeeringly

In taunting manner

Jeeringly describes doing something in a mocking, scornful manner—taunting or ridiculing someone with contempt: He jeeringly called out to the losing team, She laughed jeeringly at his failed attempt.

The word conveys open derision rather than subtle mockery.

mocking

tauntingly

In a mocking manner

snidely · scoffingly · derisively · ribbing · teasing · needling · razzing · chaffing · joshing · ironically

contemptuous

scornfully

With sneering contempt

haughtily · condescendingly · dismissively · sneeringly · contemptuously · derisively · disparagingly · belittlingly · patronizingly · slightingly

heckling

catcalling

Harassing strangers verbally

shouting · barracking · interrupting · badgering · harassing · baiting · provoking · goading · tormenting · bullying

playful

teasingly

In a playfully mocking way

waggishly · impishly · roguishly · mischievously · lightheartedly · sportively · flippantly · cheekily · wittily · jocularly

hostile

insultingly

In an offensive manner

harshly · cruelly · meanly · viciously · spitefully · venomously · nastily · hatefully · maliciously · brutally

Opposites
manner of vocal/social expression

jeeringlyadmiringly

With visible approval

respectfully · approvingly · reverently · supportively · encouragingly

emotional tone toward subject

jeeringlylovingly

With deep affection

warmly · affectionately · sympathetically · kindly · tenderly

Family

jeering

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G