as in snort
a vocal sound made to express scorn or disapproval
a baseball legend who seems never to have forgotten the Bronx cheer he once received from the hometown ingrates
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Recent Examples of Bronx cheer
When Filip Hronek took a soft point shot that Darcy Kuemper stopped shortly after, the crowd responded with a sarcastic Bronx cheer.
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Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
They were thoroughly outplayed to start the second period — the crowd at one point serenaded them with a Bronx cheer just for clearing the defensive zone — and are now 1-4-1 in their last six games and 3-8-1 in their last 12.
—Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Add honey to your tea, clear your throat and ready yourself for a Bronx cheer.
—Brendan Kuty, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
Straw getting an earful of the Bronx cheer needs no explanation.
—Paul Hoynes, cleveland, 19 Oct. 2022
Two free throws by Durham finally stopped the 19-0 surge spanning halftime and drew a Bronx cheer from the Providence-heavy crowd.
—Mike Fitzpatrick, ajc, 12 Mar. 2022
The nav and sound system got a Bronx cheer.
—Josh Max, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2021
That produced your team’s first first down of the game with 27 seconds left before halftime, eliciting a Bronx cheer.
—Dan Wiederer, chicagotribune.com, 19 Aug. 2021
Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
They were thoroughly outplayed to start the second period — the crowd at one point serenaded them with a Bronx cheer just for clearing the defensive zone — and are now 1-4-1 in their last six games and 3-8-1 in their last 12.
—Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Add honey to your tea, clear your throat and ready yourself for a Bronx cheer.
—Brendan Kuty, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
Straw getting an earful of the Bronx cheer needs no explanation.
—Paul Hoynes, cleveland, 19 Oct. 2022
Two free throws by Durham finally stopped the 19-0 surge spanning halftime and drew a Bronx cheer from the Providence-heavy crowd.
—Mike Fitzpatrick, ajc, 12 Mar. 2022
The nav and sound system got a Bronx cheer.
—Josh Max, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2021
That produced your team’s first first down of the game with 27 seconds left before halftime, eliciting a Bronx cheer.
—Dan Wiederer, chicagotribune.com, 19 Aug. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for Bronx cheer
Noun
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There was always laughter, followed up by an occasional snort sometimes!—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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The book, with illustrations by English artist Hannah Farr, tells the story of how Henri gets bullied in doggie daycare because of his loud snort.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Apr. 2024
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The playful sneers of the Scherzo gave way to a snarling, gnashing Intermezzo, the orchestra and especially the low brass giving it their sardonic all.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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Shows like this often get labeled as comfort food, which is sometimes delivered with a sneer.—
Brian Grubb,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2025
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These terms are often tossed around with a smirk, used to describe parents who hover over every detail of their children’s lives—ensuring every problem is fixed, every obstacle removed.—
Marvin Krislov,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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The fifth season of Hulu’s hit dystopian series had began with the smirk seen ’round the globe that pit June Osborne (Moss) against Serena Joy Waterford (Strahovski).—
Jackie Strause,
The Hollywood Reporter,
12 Feb. 2025
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Home supporters retaliated with boos, the same noise which followed every Olsen touch in the second half.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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McCormick, who received loud boos for his response, then compared the crowd to the rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, seeking to overturn Joe Biden's victory in the 2020 election.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Bronx cheer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Bronx%20cheer. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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