heckle
/ˈhekl/
heck · le
ˈhek · l
English Definition
v. To harass; badger
Significado en Español
interrumpir, abuchear
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chế nhạo, quấy rối
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Example Sentence
The speaker was heckled by a few unruly audience members.
演讲者被几个不守规矩的观众起哄。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
heckle (interrupt or harass with questions, onomatopoeia) → make things difficult, question.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for “heckle”?
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A
challenge
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B
ignore
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C
support
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D
defend
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A — challenge.
“heckle” means v. To harass; badger
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Rude audience members began to ______ the nervous comedian on stage.
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A
applaud
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B
heckle
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C
praise
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D
cheer
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B — heckle.
“heckle” means v. To harass; badger
Common questions about “heckle”
What does “heckle” mean?
heckle — v. To harass; badger. In Chinese: 诘问，起哄.
How do you pronounce “heckle”?
heckle is pronounced /ˈhekl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: heck · le.
How do you use “heckle” in a sentence?
The speaker was heckled by a few unruly audience members. (演讲者被几个不守规矩的观众起哄。)
What are synonyms for “heckle”?
interrupt, badger, taunt — all close in meaning to heckle (v. To harass; badger).
Is “heckle” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. heckle appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “heckle”?
heckle (interrupt or harass with questions, onomatopoeia) → make things difficult, question.
