heckler

/ˈhɛk.lər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who disrupts a performance, meeting, or public event with comments or questions, often in a mocking or hostile manner.

“The comedian’s jokes about politics brought out a heckler from the audience.”

2. verb

to disrupt or mock someone’s performance, especially in a public setting.

“The crowd started to heckle the singer when she hit a wrong note.”

Synonyms

  • crowd member
  • heckler
  • troll
  • troublemaker

Antonyms

  • appreciative listener
  • audience member
  • supporter