Bronx cheer
Bronx cheer noun - A vocal sound made to express scorn or disapproval.
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Synonyms for Bronx cheer
Derision and bronx cheer are semantically related In some cases you can use "Derision" instead a noun phrase "Bronx cheer".
Derision
Derision noun - A person or thing that is made fun of.
Bronx cheer and derision are semantically related in insult topic. You can use "Bronx cheer" instead a noun "Derision".
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Related pairs
- dig and bronx cheer
- dig and derision
- jest and bronx cheer
- jest and derision
- joke and bronx cheer
- joke and derision
- raillery and bronx cheer
- raillery and derision
- disdain and bronx cheer
- disdain and derision
- laughingstock and bronx cheer
- laughingstock and derision
- hoot and bronx cheer
- hoot and derision
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- Similarly, the "Bronx cheer" (the sound made by humans and certain other primates to suggest derision, which is called a "raspberry" in places outside the New York area) is often exaggerated in cartoons and on kids' TV shows.
Source: Beam Me Up Scotty / Real Life
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