Definition
Definition of barracking - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
crowd hecklingRare UK loud shouting or jeering at a public eventRare UK
- The barracking from the fans grew louder after the foul was called..
2.
interrupting speechRare UK shouting to interrupt a speech you disagree withRare UK
- Barracking disrupted the speaker's presentation.
3.
team supportRare UK act of cheering for or supporting a teamRare UK
- The fans' barracking boosted the team's morale.
Adjective
1.
behaviorRare UK characterized by loud and aggressive hecklingRare UK
- The barracking crowd disrupted the speaker's presentation.
2.
sportsRare UK marked by enthusiastic cheering and supportRare UK
- The barracking fans boosted the team's morale.
Images of barracking
shouting to interrupt a speech you disagree with
Expressions with barracking
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receive loud criticism or scolding from a group
The politician got a barracking from the angry crowd.
shout at someone in a disapproving way
The coach gave the players a barracking after the loss.
Origin of barracking
Unknown
Examples of barracking in a sentence
Despite the barracking, the speaker continued undeterred. The politician faced barracking from the crowd. Barracking was heard throughout the debate. Their barracking could be heard across the stadium. Barracking from the crowd encouraged the players. The barracking fans made it hard to hear the referee.
His barracking comments were not appreciated by the audience. The barracking crowd roared with approval. Barracking supporters filled the stadium with cheers.
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- French:huées, tapageur, ...
- German:Johlen, lärmend, ...
- Italian:schiamazzi, rumoroso, ...
- Spanish:griterío, bullicioso, ...
- Portuguese:gritaria, agressivo, ...
- Chinese:抗议声, 起哄的, ...
- Japanese:やじ, やじを飛ばす, ...
- Arabic:هُتاف ساخِر, مُشاغِب, ...
- Hebrew:צְעָקוֹת בּוּז, צַעֲקָנִי, ...
- Russian:освистывание, громкий, ...
- Ukrainian:освистування, галасливий, ...
- Hindi:शोर मचाना, उपद्रवी, ...
Definition of barrack - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
verbal disconcerttr. UK jeer and heckle to disconcerttr. UK
- The crowd began to barrack the opposing team.
2.
house soldierstr. UK provide soldiers with accommodations in a building or set of buildingstr. UK
- The army barracked its troops in temporary quarters during the maneuvers..
3.
sportsintr. Rare UK cheer for or support a teamintr. Rare UK
- They barrack for their local football club.
Noun
1.
shelterRare UK primitive structure for temporary housingRare UK
- The workers stayed in a barrack near the construction site.
2.
militaryRare building for soldiers in a garrisonRare
- The soldiers returned to their barrack after training.
3.
law enforcementRare UK police station in IrelandRare UK
- He was taken to the barrack for questioning.
Images of barrack
primitive structure for temporary housing 
building for soldiers in a garrison 
police station in Ireland
Expressions with barrack
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open area in a military base for drills
The soldiers assembled in the barrack square for morning drills.
Origin of barrack
French, baraque (hut)
Examples of barrack in a sentence
The comedian was barracked by the audience. The soldiers were barracked in the old fort. They barracked the new recruits in the city center. Fans barrack loudly during the championship match. Many Australians barrack for their national cricket team. They found shelter in a barrack during the storm.
The barrack was crowded with refugees. The barrack was old and needed repairs. They marched past the barrack during the parade. The suspect was held overnight at the barrack. Protests erupted outside the local barrack.
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- French:huer, baraque, ...
- German:verhöhnen, Baracke, ...
- Italian:schernire, baracca, ...
- Spanish:abuchear, barracón, ...
- Portuguese:vaiar, barracão, ...
- Chinese:嘲讽, 工棚, ...
- Japanese:やじを飛ばす, バラック, ...
- Arabic:هَتَفَ, مأوًى مؤقّت, ...
- Hebrew:לִלְעוֹג, צָרִיף, ...
- Russian:освистывать, барак, ...
- Ukrainian:глузувати, барак, ...
- Hindi:उपहास करना, बैरक, ...
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