Heckles

/ˈhɛkəlz/ verb

Definition

Present tense third-person singular of heckle; interrupts or harasses a speaker with critical or rude comments.

Etymology

From the base verb 'heckle,' with '-s' for third-person singular conjugation in English.

Kelly Says

When someone 'heckles,' they're engaging in a very old tradition—public figures and speakers have dealt with heckling for centuries, from ancient forums to modern protests!

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