noun
heckling
noun
1
The act of shouting mocking comments or aggressive questions at a speaker or performer.
"The band stopped mid-song because of the heckling from the back."
"She's used to heckling after years of stand-up."
How to Use Heckling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishInterrupting someone on stage with rude or mocking remarks.
Common pairings
constant heckling
deal with heckling
Word Forms
hecklings plural
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The band stopped mid-song because of the _____ from the back.