heckle

verb
UK /ˈhɛk.əl/
US /ˈhɛk.əl/

To shout mean things at someone to bother them.

Some kids began to heckle the speaker with silly questions.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. To interrupt a performer or speaker with loud, unfriendly comments.

The crowd started to heckle the comedian during his act.

3. To comb flax or hemp to separate the fibers.

Workers used a special tool to heckle the flax before spinning it.

4. To question someone aggressively, as in a political debate.

Reporters continued to heckle the mayor about the new policy.