barracking

verb

Meaning

Shouting loudly or jeering at a performer, player, or speaker to express disapproval or to distract them.

Examples

The opposing team was barracking the goalkeeper every time he touched the ball.
The politician struggled to finish his speech because of the constant barracking from the back of the hall.

Synonyms: jeering, heckling, taunting, catcalling

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barracking

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈbærəkɪŋ/

Definition

Shouting loudly or jeering at a performer, player, or speaker to express disapproval or to distract them.

Examples

The opposing team was barracking the goalkeeper every time he touched the ball.
The politician struggled to finish his speech because of the constant barracking from the back of the hall.
Fans were barracking the umpire throughout the entire match due to his inconsistent decisions.

How to Use barracking

barrack someone (collocation): to direct jeers at a specific person — "The crowd began to barrack the player after he missed the penalty."
barrack for (phrasal verb): to support a team (common in Australian English) — "Which football team do you barrack for?"

Synonyms of barracking

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