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Bronx cheer 

A sign of contempt, usually when you
stick your tongue between your lips,
and you blow though them, resulting
in a loud, blubbering, and flatulent
noise. Also called a raspberry
(definitions 2 and 3).
My coworker from my old job was
such a loser. I said to my friend
online that he deserves a loud,
rousing good cheer...

... a Bronx cheer.
Bronx cheer by CDSmith1967 January 18, 2006

Bronx cheer 

When the crowd at a sporting event start booing. Origin in baseball.
And here comes the Bronx cheer! The crowd is not liking the Ref's call on this one, at ALL!
Bronx cheer by talk2me-JCH2 April 1, 2021

Bronx cheer 

Also known as " blowing a raspberry" or "a raspberry". It is made by placing the tongue between the lips, or alternately placing the lips against any area of skin, and blowing. It is meant to replicate a fart and is a sign of derision. The term "Bronx cheer" dates back to the 1920s to signify this sound. The other definitions are historically incorrect if they do not mention this sound.
A Yankee or Mets losing season would elicit a Bronx cheer.
Bronx cheer by Bronx old timer August 16, 2020

Bronx cheer 

a loud and rude flatuation sound made with the lips
For all my efforts, all I got a Bronx cheer from my cousin.
Bronx cheer by Light Joker January 12, 2007

bronx cheer 

A loud fart, as difined by text on the classic woopie cusion
Stand back macca's let another bronx cheer go
bronx cheer by Norman Burgess September 16, 2005

Bronx Cheer 

Booing and heckling someone who is disliked by a large crowd.
Big Papi is always given a loud Bronx Cheer when he comes to play at Yankee Stadium.
Bronx Cheer by Mike from the Bronx February 24, 2010