heckle
Short definition from Wiktionary
Verb
- To question harshly in an attempt to find or reveal weaknesses.
- To insult, tease, make fun of or badger, especially during a comedy performance.
- To prepare (flax) for spinning, using special combs called hackles.
Noun
- Alternative form of hackle (“tool for separating flax”).
- The long shining feathers on a cock's neck.
- A feather ornament in the full-dress bonnets of Highland regiments.
- An rude interruption during a show, especially a comedy performance
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