1. the act of interrupting a speaker with hostile or mocking comments

1. present participle of heckle; interrupting a speaker with hostile or mocking comments

Examples

• The politician faced constant heckling during his speech.
• Security removed the audience members who were heckling the performer.
• The comedian handled the heckling with quick wit and humor.
• Heckling disrupted the town hall meeting repeatedly.
• The speaker continued despite the heckling from the crowd.
• Students were warned against heckling guest speakers.
• The debate became chaotic due to excessive heckling from both sides.