heckle

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈhɛkəl/

Verb

transitive

(transitive) To question harshly in an attempt to find or reveal weaknesses. / (transitive) To insult, tease, make fun of or badger, especially during a comedy performance.

Japanese Meaning

（相手の弱点を見つける目的で）厳しく質問する / （特にコメディの際に）相手を侮辱したり、からかったり、茶化す

What is this buttons?

The opposition senators heckle the minister relentlessly during the hearing, trying to expose inconsistencies in his testimony.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

野党議員たちは公聴会で大臣を容赦なく詰問し、彼の証言の矛盾を暴こうとした。

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Sense（1）

(transitive) To question harshly in an attempt to find or reveal weaknesses.

Sense（2）

(transitive) To insult, tease, make fun of or badger, especially during a comedy performance.

Promise that you won't heckle me after my performance.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

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Sense（3）

(textiles) To prepare flax for spinning using special combs called hackles

heckles

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heckling

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heckled

（ participle past ）

heckled

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