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The meaning and origin of the expression “Bronx cheer”
- smitty1e 4y agoI asked my "trouble and strife" if the "raspberry tart" derivation was probable. The Bronx cheer sounded affirmative, if cheeky.
- causality0 4y agoA sound of contempt or derision, made by blowing through closed lips, usually with the tongue protruding. Is it just me or does sticking your tongue out make it very difficult to perform?
- where-group-by 4y agoYour comment made me perform a series of test of various blowing. The variant using the tongue is not that much more difficult. The key is to make the air escape between your lower lip and the tongue. But whatever you're more used to is the best, as the gesture works best when used spotaneously.
- LarryMullins 4y agoIt helps if you hold your hands open with fingers splayed and wiggling, thumbs pressed to your temples.
- dandelany 4y agoStick your tongue left or right instead of dead middle
- tingletech 4y agoClose cousins with the California Howdy