Heckling

verb

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.verbTo question harshly in an attempt to find or reveal weaknesses.

2.verbTo insult, tease, make fun of or badger.

"Promise that you won't heckle me after my performance."

3.verbTo prepare flax for spinning using special combs called hackles

4.nounThe act of one who heckles.

5.nounThe preparation of flax for spinning using special combs called hackles.

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