Bronx cheer

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 on the Web 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
  • 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
  • And while it can be linked to a variety of health risks in those who are affected, snoring also takes a toll on bed partners who struggle to get some shuteye in the midst of a cacophony of snorts and rumbles.
    Carly Weeks, TIME, 7 Aug. 2024
Noun
  • Mazzoli piles unstable harmonies on top of that fractured foundation; trombone glissandos add a demonic sneer.
    Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
  • The outdoor effigy has been eliciting snickers, sneers — and the ire of politicians, who have called it a stunt.
    Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 10 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • And so the two men, wielding their mockery, make a show of each chortle and smirk.
    Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2024
  • Fans on livestreams relentlessly commented on her smirk.
    Bryan West, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Andrew Greif Some boos can be heard inside Minnesota’s home stadium after Sam Darnold throws the sixth interception of his season, ending the Vikings’ first drive.
    Andrew Greif, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2024
  • When Josie arrived at the makeshift barracks, no one said boo to her let alone gave her the 10-cent tour.
    Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 4 Nov. 2024

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“Bronx cheer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Bronx%20cheer. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.

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