jeerleader

English

Etymology

Blend of jeer +‎ cheerleader.

Noun

jeerleader (plural jeerleaders)

  1. One who criticizes, disparages, or mocks.
    • 1999, D. James Kennedy, Led by the Carpenter: Finding God's Purpose for Your Life!‎[1], Thomas Nelson,, →ISBN:
      There are, it seems, too few cheerleaders in life — and too many jeerleaders.

Quotations

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