hecklers
nounUK /ˈhɛkləz/
US /ˈhɛklərz/
People who shout mean or silly things at someone who is speaking or performing.
The comedian laughed when the hecklers shouted from the back row.
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2. People who interrupt a public speaker with annoying comments.
Security asked the hecklers to leave the town hall meeting.
3. Fans who tease players during a sports game.
The hecklers behind the goal tried to distract the goalkeeper.
4. People who criticize someone loudly and rudely in public.
The politician ignored the hecklers and finished his speech.