jeering

Musical snobs often deride the harmonica as a serious instrument. Togibe is to make taunting, heckling, or jeering remarks:

The jeering crowd made fun of the losing team.

He couldn't bear the jeering comments from his classmates.

The jeering tone in her voice was unmistakable.

The jeering laughter echoed through the auditorium.

The jeering remarks only fueled his determination to succeed.

She ignored the jeering stares and continued with her presentation.

The jeering attitude of the audience dampened the performer's spirits.

He responded to the jeering with a confident smile.

The jeering behavior of the bullies was unacceptable.

Despite the jeering from the critics, the artist stood by his work.