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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

heckler

/hɛklər/ noun · British & US
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What does heckler mean?

noun

A person who disrupts a public event, such as a meeting or a performance, by making loud, often insulting comments. A person who habitually interrupts or heckles others, often in a mocking or sarcastic manner.

Example

"The comedian was interrupted by a heckler in the front row, who shouted out a joke that fell flat."

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