heckles Meaning & Definition
ˈhe-kəl
What Does Heckles Mean?
Heckles is a verb that means to harass and try to disconcert with questions, challenges, or gibes.
Heckles in Brief
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈhe-kəl/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | baits, hassles and hazes |
| First known use | 1825 |
Heckles Definition (Verb)
- to harass and try to disconcert with questions, challenges, or gibes : badger
fans heckling the opposing team
Synonyms of Heckles
Heckles synonyms and antonyms →Heckles in a Sentence
Promise that you won't heckle me after my performance.
fans heckling the opposing team
the players were heckled by disappointed fans
Word Forms & Grammar
heck·led
heck·ling
heckle
heckled
heckles
heckling
heckler
hecklers
Words That Rhyme With Heckles
Origin of Heckles
Middle English hekelen to dress flax, scratch, from heckele hackle; akin to Old High German hāko hook hook
First Known Use
circa 1825
How Do You Say Heckles?
The standard pronunciation of heckles is /ˈhe-kəl/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (he).