やじ
や
じ
Meanings
1
jeering; heckling; hooting
usually written using kana alone
Refers to shouting insults, critical remarks, or mocking calls, often from a crowd or audience. Commonly used in phrases like やじを飛ばす (to jeer) or やじ馬 (heckler).
During the politician's speech, jeers came from the audience.
He was sent off for heckling the referee.
Expressions
- 野次を飛ばすheckle; jeer