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What does heckle mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word heckle? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (transitive) To question harshly in an attempt to find or reveal weaknesses. [from later 18th c.]
  2. (transitive) To insult, tease, make fun of or badger.
  3. (textiles) To prepare flax for spinning using special combs called hackles
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They hold rowdy protests outside his office, heckle him at public appearances, and even photobomb him at City Hall.
Known on stage for his confrontational style, Gelman heckles the audience as much as they heckle him.
Some members are a little more aggressive than others and heckle a lot in this place.
While in the tent city, the students plan their attack on the opposing team, and when it comes to Carolina, they've come up with some brilliant ways to heckle them.
He apologises for sounding croaky, and even gets a bit of a heckle when he's off on a verbal detour about birdspotting.
You can always count on your peers, friends, and enemies for a good heckle.

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