01 n. & v. t. Same as Hackle.
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Same as Hackle. See: Hackle
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3 senses · 2 variants
Webster, 1913
Heckle
02 v. t. To interrogate, or ply with questions, esp. with severity or antagonism, as a candidate for the ministry.
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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.
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To shout questions or jibes at (a public speaker), so as to disconcert him or render his talk ineffective.