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• heckle — verb (I, T) to interrupt a speaker at a public meeting heckler noun (C) heckling noun (U): The speaker s voice was drowned by constant heckling …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

• heckle — ► VERB ▪ interrupt (a public speaker) with derisive comments or abuse. ► NOUN ▪ an instance of heckling. DERIVATIVES heckler noun. ORIGIN originally in the sense «dress (flax or hemp) with a comb to split and straighten the fibres»: from a… …   English terms dictionary

• Heckle — Hec kle, v. t. 1. To interrogate, or ply with questions, esp. with severity or antagonism, as a candidate for the ministry. Robert bore heckling, however, with great patience and adroitness. Mrs. Humphry Ward. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] 2. To shout… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• heckle — verb 1》 interrupt (a public speaker) with derisive comments or abuse. 2》 dress (flax or hemp) to split and straighten the fibres for spinning. noun a heckling comment. Derivatives heckler noun Word History In medieval times a heckle, or hackle,… …   English new terms dictionary

• Timeline of the Canadian federal election, 2004 — The following is a timeline of the Canadian federal election, 2004. More on the election in general is available in the article Canadian federal election, 2004.2002*May 13 In seven by elections across the country, the Liberal Party of Canada is… …   Wikipedia

• heckle — heckler, n. /hek euhl/, v., heckled, heckling, n. v.t. 1. to harass (a public speaker, performer, etc.) with impertinent questions, gibes, or the like; badger. 2. hackle1 (def. 8). n. 3. hackle1 (def. 5). [1275 1325; ME hekelen, var. of hechelen… …   Universalium

• heckle — heck•le [[t]ˈhɛk əl[/t]] v. t. led, ling to harass (a public speaker, performer, etc.) with impertinent questions, gibes, or the like • Etymology: 1275–1325; ME hekelen, var. of hechelen to comb flax; akin to hackle I heck′ler, n …   From formal English to slang

• Heckler's veto — A heckler s veto occurs when an acting party s right to freedom of speech is curtailed or restricted by the government in order to prevent a reacting party s behavior. The common example is that of demonstrators (reacting party) causing a speech… …   Wikipedia

• Speakers' Corner — A Speakers Corner is an area where public speaking is allowed. The original and most noted is in the north east corner of Hyde Park in London, England. Speakers there are allowed to speakas long as the police consider their speeches lawful.… …   Wikipedia

• hiss — 1. verb 1) the escaping gas hissed Syn: fizz, fizzle, whistle, wheeze; rare sibilate 2) the audience hissed Syn: jeer, catcall, boo, heckle, whistle, hoot; scoff, jibe …   Thesaurus of popular words

• University of Limerick Debating Union — The University of Limerick Debating Union is a society open to the students and staff of UL to engage in debate on topical issues and participate in student inter varsity debating competitions. The Debating Union motto is Verbum Satis Sapienti… …   Wikipedia