ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Heckling

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Heckling is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of heckle.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of heckle.

More Meanings

  1. The act of one who heckles.
  2. The preparation of flax for spinning using special combs called hackles.

Example Sentences

Speeches during parliamentary debates, however, belong to linguistic action patterns in which interruptions and hecklings (Burkhardt 2004) are generally conventionalised and accepted as facultative reactions […]

Word Forms

Synonyms for heckling

Depending on context, synonyms include barracking.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include barracking, uproar, commotion, agitation, noise, laughter.

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