heckle /ˈhɛkəl/noun 3verb 3forms 3 noun3 •An rude interruption during a show, especially a comedy performanceThe stand-up dealt well with the heckles from the crowd, replying with raucous banter to raise plenty of laughs. •The long shining feathers on a cock's neck. •A feather ornament in the full-dress bonnets of Highland regiments. verb3 •To question harshly in an attempt to find or reveal weaknesses. •To insult, tease, make fun of or badger, especially during a comedy performance.Promise that you won't heckle me after my performance. •To prepare (flax) for spinning, using special combs called hackles. formsheckled · heckling · heckles
