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
Add honey to your tea, clear your throat and ready yourself for a Bronx cheer.
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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
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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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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But back in the late 90s, people could crush the pills, turning a slow-release narcotic into a rapidly acting drug, a snort or injection leading to an intense high.Peter Ubel, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
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Whatever happened to common courtesies in lieu of belittlements, sneers or vilification?Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 3 Nov. 2024
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The Wilfried Zaha mural at Selhurst Park (The Athletic) What has never changed are the gripes and sneers that have attached themselves to this part of SE25, in the London borough of Croydon, for longer than Palace fans would probably wish to remember.Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 28 Aug. 2024
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Hadid, in response, cocks her head thoughtfully, stares at Travis, and gives a little smirk.Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2024
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Think of nervous smiles, insincere smiles, and smirks.Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
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Despite the setback, Battle won a split decision but faced boos from fans at T-Mobile Arena following the bout.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The Dolphins were insulated from boos at Hard Rock Stadium the previous two seasons but things have become more difficult this season.Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Bronx cheer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Bronx%20cheer. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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