Hecklers

/ˈhɛklərz/ noun

Definition

People who interrupt or harass a speaker, performer, or public figure with rude comments or questions.

Etymology

From 'heckle' plus '-er' (agent suffix); people who perform the action of heckling, especially in protest or comedy contexts.

Kelly Says

Stand-up comedians actually welcome hecklers sometimes because a good comeback can bring the house down—some comedians are famous specifically for their heckler zingers!

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